Can you send some hugs my way, too, please?

[Amy]

In a nutshell........dealing with an ailing, crotchety parent when you're the only one in town and get no support from your sibling and your job frowns on taking time off without at least a week's notice and you also have two teenage boys at home.

 

[L107ANGEL]

You have your hands full, I am sorry

 

[NJOYURLIFE]

 

[Miller1412]

Hang in there!! My mom is going through this with my grandmother and I know how hard it is for her minus the teenagers and work schedule!! I hope things look up for you soon!!

 

[MinnyGranny62]

I promise you....things will get better. Shirley

 

[sajetto]

 

[Disney Doll]

I feel for you. I remember when we took care of DMIL at her home before she died, in addition to working our regular jobs. It wasn't easy.

 

[dumboiu]

 

[siouxi31]

I feel so sorry for anyone who has to go through this. When my mother broke her hip,then needed knee replacement surgery, it was the year and half from below. Luckily I did have my sister to share the duties with. I can't imagine having to do it alone.

I'm so sorry you have to go through this.

 

[doxdogy]

It is hard being in the only child in town with an elderly parent. I wish there was a way that I could help you.

 

[VanniGirl]

 

[Pooh67_68]

 

[Dan Murphy]

Sorry to hear that, Amy, do hope things improve.

 

[Micca]

You do have a lot on your plate. If no one else is going to cut you some slack, you'll have to cut some for yourself. That may include the sibling stepping up, the kids taking some responsibility, or even getting the crotchety parent some aid.

 

[DVC Sadie]

I feel for you and do understand exactly how hard it is to take care of your own family while taking care of a parent. Just know that it does get better, not always easier, but better.

 

[brando5111]

I am so sorry, as I really know the pressure it creates. I lost both my parents within 1 year from termial illness and it was the MOST STRESSFULL time of my life as well as my sisters. Our family never really recovered. To add insult this was back in 96, and in 2005 I lost my sister who lived w/me and my family last year. It's really been too much. I have actually taken off the last year from working and just being a stay-at-home-mom, cause I really needed the break from work and loss. The pressure has taken a huge toll on me personally as well as my immediate family. (My son who is 13 misses his aunt terribly and always talks about her) - I guess you really don't realize how much a death can take a toll on a family till it happens.

Hope your OK and hang in there!

Brando

 

[casey49781]

i have been taking care of my granny since my mom passed away 4 yrs this june, she is 83 and will be 84 in oct,,along with that i have 2 kids a dd soon 9 and a ds 5 with adhd and bipolar,,and i work along with that too, i also cant get time off either so i have to plan,,,some days i just want to pull my hair out,,but i keep plugging along hoping it will get easier,,best of luck and for you ,for taking the time to take care of her,,you wont be sorry,,,best thing i ever did for my mom was take care of her,,

 

[Snowysmom]

Boy you do have a lot going on! It is tough when it is only you and your bosses are not the least bit sympathetic. I am going through this with a crotchety and unfortunately confused father who had to go live in a nursing home. Luckily my brother helps out but it takes 2 of us to deal with him and the legal stuff we need to do. I have 2 teenagers, one at college and one at home so it can get crazy at times. Just try to take it one day at a time, take care of yourself, and make time for the kids. I hope things get easier down the road. Take care.