I have been on this site for over three years. You all learned about my dad and his passing three years ago. You've seen my comments about my mom-her incessant 'ohmygod' repeating. Well after a six month emotional struggle for her and us, she has finally...i hope...found peace as she passed away Aug 6 at 1215am. I'm still kind of numb. I took care of her since I was 9 years old. 40 years is a long time. I miss her and will miss her and my dad always.
I am however looking forward to finally having a life of my own. I got married 4 years ago and we have yet to be alone and just be married.
Thanks for all your comments. I just wanted to thank you all and say bye. I have had enough caregiving and thoughts about caregiving and dealing with doctors and nurses and caregivers and I'm taking a break from it all. I only wish I could totally give up my cell phone and internet but then I'd have no income.
Take it easy all of you. I know we'll all find peace in the end. Remember, if it's not alright, it's not the end. ;)
Dulci
terminal caregiving isnt one of the simplest parts of your life ..
OH CAPTAIN, I agree. I didn't think I would be back on this site, but here I am. I read quite often...just don't reply. The double whammy of losing both of my parents within a 4 month span has done a number on me. I second guess myself a lot. Did I do this, did I need to do that.......on and on and on. I'm trying to learn how to deal with noncaregiving. I'm trying to find my way back to where I count. I am doing fine and then within the next while, I am consumed with grief. This is a journey and as I have discussed before, I will never be the same. Never.
Dulci, sorry about your Mom. I hope you can go on with life and not have the issues I've just stated. Peace be with you.
Take care.
terminal caregiving isnt one of the simplest parts of your life ..