| 4/23/2008 8:42:26 AM |
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jojofree
Palm Coast, FL
age: 50
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To those who are caregivers for their parents and to those who didn't think that would ever happen, I just felt like honoring you today. There are many in our generation who are finding themselves in the middle of a career and caring for parents. I am a nurse who is now a stay at home daughter, caring for my Mom. I hope there are many men who understand that this is an enrichhment, as children are to many, in a relationship and not a determent. Are there any other men or women who are caring for a parent?
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| 4/23/2008 10:31:15 AM |
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couger2543
Riverview, FL
age: 56
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my sister and i care for oue mom she will be 91 this year.god bless.
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| 4/23/2008 11:00:49 AM |
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jojofree
Palm Coast, FL
age: 50
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It's a wonderful job, but it has its' down side as well. I'm glad you have someone helping you. Mom and I are making memories, something I didn't have with my Dad. Hang in there and make something wonderful to remember her by. God bless you.
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| 4/23/2008 2:06:40 PM |
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cricket128
Ocala, FL
age: 56
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I moved here to Fla last July to assist my aging Mom (83 in July); she is not an invalid and, thankfully, still has all her mental faculties - but she asked if I could come help her out around her home and I said "of course". We get along great, she still gets out 'n about to her clubs, etc., but I am taking care of her home, making meals, etc. Both my brothers are married living elsewhere so with my being single it was the logical choice for me to come help her out. Like you said, it is making memories, something I didn't have much of in my earlier adult years with my Dad...
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| 4/23/2008 2:42:01 PM |
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jaxfor2
Jacksonville Beach, FL
age: 58
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yes My 88 year old Dad had a hip replacement and needed some care. It has been rewarding to know him better.
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| 4/23/2008 5:23:16 PM |
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somewords
Juneau, AK
age: 88
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It is important that you are there. I too was the one sibling who had grown children and no husband. Without question I returned to Michigan for a few years to help Mom help Dad. You will find one someday who understands that.
Much Love to you... and remember to take care of YOU, too.
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| 4/24/2008 5:03:20 AM |
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jojofree
Palm Coast, FL
age: 50
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You know, it surprised me how many men are stepping up and being there for their parents. I really admire a man who is caring and compassinate. I think in this day and time, with parents and even ourselves living longer and healthier, that the extended family will come back into style. We should support and encourage each other though because doing this 24/7 tends to be hard on folks. You're right, we should take care of ourselves as well.
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| 4/24/2008 7:46:56 AM |
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iamnumber5
Saint Augustine, FL
age: 48 online now!
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Awwww all of you are so sweet kudos to you all.
I work in a retirement community family is very important
Its not like there kids dumped them here. It is where they
want to spend their last days. Very retirement.
I on the other hand have a disabled son. I am able to go to
work. But I worry like heck wondering what he is doing while
Im at work.
Oh how I worry.
The other night I was home and his toilet overflowed. Im still
cleaning from it.
Lost 2 days of work so I think to myself oh OMG what if I wasnt
home.
It could have been so much worse.
It just makes me sick with worry
So to all of you KUDOS you are doing great.
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| 4/24/2008 8:47:52 AM |
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jojofree
Palm Coast, FL
age: 50
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Before I moved to Fl, I worked with kids with special needs. My adult son has Asperger's so he's kind of a loner but able to be on his own with support from family and friends. I understand your worry and concern. It's the extended family....we're a nuturing generation, looking out for one another and looking to help. If you ever need to chat, just feel free. Sometimes two heads are better than one.....
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| 4/24/2008 10:29:32 AM |
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iamnumber5
Saint Augustine, FL
age: 48 online now!
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Oh Jojo I know about Asperger's syndrome I too
taught handicapped and deaf children. Oh boy
we have so much in common. Anytime to talk is
fine with me.
This is such a nice place to have met so many
with one thing or another.
This has definately made my day.
  
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| 4/24/2008 11:34:42 AM |
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jojofree
Palm Coast, FL
age: 50
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Glad to be there for you. There are many different things that are keeping children at home these days: the job situation, housing, cost of living. Families are a wonderful commodity....blood or otherwise.
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