tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112206767756851239.post5742615927801526559..comments2023-09-06T07:38:48.877-04:00Comments on Mom of Three Seeks Sanity: Reversal of roles...Mariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01869747946511793954noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112206767756851239.post-46443503491852617442010-02-20T14:41:18.754-05:002010-02-20T14:41:18.754-05:00Very well written and something I often think abou...Very well written and something I often think about. My parents are still really healthy and I worry about the time when they will begin to go. I'll be thinking of you. I, too, am the mother of 3 boys, 19,17,and 12. That's what led me to my book, HOW TO BE A ZEN MAMA. Hope you'll come by and visit me. Happy SITS Saturday!Betsy (zen-mama.com)http://www.zen-mama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112206767756851239.post-41744607753343704092010-02-20T09:21:49.015-05:002010-02-20T09:21:49.015-05:00This is so timely, I lost my grandmother to Alzhei...This is so timely, I lost my grandmother to Alzheimer's just 2 weeks ago, my mother and aunt were her primary caregivers. As I saw how much they sacrificed to care for her I began to think how I could prepare myself to care for my mother one day. It was not easy but we all took comfort in knowing that my grandmother was cared for by her daughters and I plan on doing the same for my mom. I will pray for strength and patience for you and your sister, I wish you the best in this journey.<br /><br />Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!Encore Bridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13971531846772101992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112206767756851239.post-90552655861438525662010-02-19T22:24:24.522-05:002010-02-19T22:24:24.522-05:00Sarah, it has been the worst "pulling the rug...Sarah, it has been the worst "pulling the rug out from under me" event of my life, and I have had quite a few. I think that the worst is that I can barely recognize this person anymore...there are hardly any remnants there of the person I so loved...in her place is this stranger who is so sad and I cannot help. I would not wish this on my worst enemy, but, you gain insight, you tap into faith, and you learn to live your life with less baggage so that you can enjoy your family without nonsense...in spite of everything, there is a blessing there. It's just that some days, they are easier to find than others.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01869747946511793954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112206767756851239.post-5356753203232549892010-02-19T21:59:15.670-05:002010-02-19T21:59:15.670-05:00I don't think I will ever be ready for this. E...I don't think I will ever be ready for this. Ever. I know it is out there somewhere in the future. And as horrible as it was to lose my father so suddenly 10 years ago, I imagine a slower loss will be much harder. Thankfully, though, my family has some pretty strong genetics. And if my grandmother is any indication--still around at 80+ years old and rockin' it grandmotherly style--it will be many years before I have to worry about my mom. <br /><br />Sisters are the bestest, aren't they? Every day I find yet another reason to be grateful for my sister!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05188568358103640489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112206767756851239.post-16233741437285132092010-02-18T20:24:08.065-05:002010-02-18T20:24:08.065-05:00You and Angie are soooo lucky to have each other. ...You and Angie are soooo lucky to have each other. And your mother is even luckier to have the 2 of you. I can't even discuss this topic...b/c as strong as I am in my conviction to NOT bring my mother into my home if necessary, I can not imagine not doing so. She is the sweetest, most wonderful woman who insists she does not want to be a burden to us and our marriage when she ages (and she means it; she doesn't just say it). I can not imagine her being out of my sight if my dad is not around. So we will see what time gives out...and I will keep your ending quote in mind: "the ultimate thank you note." I, too, am glad that you now have this place to put this out there, too.Liz Aguerrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09465793815137696650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4112206767756851239.post-3270257346958075842010-02-17T21:46:29.874-05:002010-02-17T21:46:29.874-05:00I'm so sorry that you are going through this w...I'm so sorry that you are going through this with your mom - its so hard to be in the sandwich generation - my mom is trying to balance the same things - work, her kids and grandkids as well as my grandparents, one with medical issues and the other with dementia... and I see the toll that the stress has taken on her...<br /><br />I'm glad you have your sister to share the burden and the love! <br /><br />Stopping by from SITS with hope that your Thursday is better than your Wednesday was :)heather@actingbalanced.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08194563117096178008noreply@blogger.com