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 Well,,Thad,,I really feel for you and Jen and your Mother. I'm hoping and praying that she gets better soon so as to free up your time like before. I won't try to sugarcoat anyone and say it has been easy being a caretaker,,,it is a very difficult and demanding responsibility that takes up a big part of a person's day. I have had several people come up to me and start telling  me their story about their experience being the caretaker for a family member that has since passed on. To a one,,,they have all told me they will not ever volunteer to do that again, They all had other family members that had so many different reasons as to WHY they could not take care of the sick person which is kinda sad but it is what it is,,,,,A person just gots to stretch your shoulders out even more and hope you gots room for even more to carry

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desertjoe Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 23 Sep 2013 Location: New mexico Points: 13729	Post Options Post Reply Quote desertjoe Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Feb 2020 at 10:34pm
	Well,,Thad,,I really feel for you and Jen and your Mother. I'm hoping and praying that she gets better soon so as to free up your time like before. I won't try to sugarcoat anyone and say it has been easy being a caretaker,,,it is a very difficult and demanding responsibility that takes up a big part of a person's day. I have had several people come up to me and start telling me their story about their experience being the caretaker for a family member that has since passed on. To a one,,,they have all told me they will not ever volunteer to do that again, They all had other family members that had so many different reasons as to WHY they could not take care of the sick person which is kinda sad but it is what it is,,,,,A person just gots to stretch your shoulders out even more and hope you gots room for even more to carry

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Ted J Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 05 Jul 2010 Location: La Crosse, WI Points: 18943	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ted J Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Feb 2020 at 10:33pm
	I'm doing that right now with my Mother Thad. I've been doing it now for almost 2 years (July). It is really hard and I have learned to keep my mouth shut when I want to just scream. She is in GREAT physical shape, but her mind is not very good. Thank the Lord that she is now in an 'assisted living' facility. That takes a load off of me now. I still have things that I have to do about every other day though. Love will see us through this, the love of the Lord and our love for each other. My wife is very understanding and knows I have to be away from home a lot. It's just really sad when someone's mind starts to fail. I pray others don't have to go through this, but I know that is not possible. Prayers for you and Jen to help you through this hardship. Give Mom a hug from another Allis nut. That should give her a smile.
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Hubert (Ga)engine7 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Jackson Cnty,GA Points: 6500	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hubert (Ga)engine7 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Feb 2020 at 8:06pm
	Thad, being a caretaker for a family member, especially a parent, is one of the most demanding jobs there is and the stress will wear you down. Check on what is available in home health care services that can give you a break every now and then. We had my Mom for just a few weeks before she passed and just a month later had to bring my Dad to live with us for four years. We have had my wife's Mom for about five years now. She is 94 and in reasonably good health and can be left alone overnight if need be. Sometimes my wife goes to visit out daughter for a few days just to get a break and I can go to the farm for a few days and get some relief. Praying that our LORD gives you and Jenny wisdom and strength as you care for your Mom.
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Thad in AR. Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Arkansas Points: 9668	Post Options Post Reply Quote Thad in AR. Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Feb 2020 at 7:35pm
	I’ve started being my mammas care taker. Brother doesn’t seem to have time to help and my other brother lives 700 miles away. My wife works lots of hrs but still does a bunch for mother. She fell a week ago and broke her knee cap. She has a special brace to wear. I have to put the brace off and on after she showers or changes cloths. This has given me the chance to make sure she takes her meds like she’s supposed to. She was getting the meds mixed up. I’m so sad of her condition it’s tearing me up. She’s calling me at work often and it’s causing some grief. I had to take over her finances a few months back. I’m learning and getting used to the situation. I’m grateful for Jenny. She’s been a huge help and has the medical experience. My hat’s off to each of you that have been through this or are going through this.