My username is Sbatch60 having a hard time getting back in here so I’m going this route. I am the one who was taking care of my dad and step mom for 2 years and just a recap. Step mom 92 and dad 95 were both on hospice and I believe my question was what do I do if my step mom’s son doesn’t pick her up. Well the Lord called my sweet daddy home October 30,2017 at 1:50am that morning, I was with him till the end. Well I will tell you that my step mom’s son did come and pick up his mother November 18,2017. I still go to bed after midnight. Hope I can get my sleep pattern back to what ever normal is. I still have not had a good cry since my daddy passed. Now that I have no one that I am caring for, I’m sure I will. I’m still very tired and taking care of two people can be overwhelming and now I have all this time on my hands, I will get back to doing what I have missed out on for two years, and thats going to church. I thank the Lord I had this time with my dad and mom, but now I’m going to just rest till after the new year and see what my next journey will be. I have learned a lot just like mom’s son and his wife will see. It’s not easy, but the Lord gave me strength through it all, that’s how I did it for two years. And am thankful for all prayers and my sister who came and stayed with me two weeks at a time when she came. I have truly been blessed.
Now that you have free time, it does become difficult to get back to the pre-caregiving mode. It's been a year since my Dad passed, and almost two years for my Mom, and I just cannot kick-start myself to get things done like I did in the past. Caregiving has a way of aging one quickly :( So don't be surprised if it takes time to put one foot in front of the other.
You are lucky to have faith in your life, I have heard it can be a real comfort.
Condolences on your daddy's death.