I am so sorry. Taking care of your parents (or parents-in-law) is emotionally hard, but it's even more challenging these days. Hang in there. You're not alone in this-- even when it feels like it. #experience
Heidi, LOL, I read this at the beginning of the month and now once again at the last day. Congratulations to you on writing for 31 days. May your mother-in-law have some peaceful moments. It is a difficult spot she is in.
My heart goes out to you and your husband as you navigate the care of your mother-in-law. She has truly had a rough go of it. All of you must be relieved to be together again after such a long time apart.
What a journey you have been on. The way you shared about the struggles in NY / FL and the timing of it all really sums up what so many have been going through. May your days with MIL be precious and may you have wisdom and peace for the choices ahead!
Wow! What a year you have had. I can sense your mother in law's isolation and your despair in your thoughtfully written words. Thanks for sharing and I hope the very best for you all.
My heart aches for the challenges the year has brought to your MIL. In-person comfort and love will be so appreciated. Hoping that you'll be able to make much needed decisions. These times are hard.
Oh Heidi! I am so sorry to hear this. I wasn't expecting you to be in Florida after your first line. I am glad you can be there to provide that love and comfort in person. There just is no substitute.
You have a lot to carry. I hope writing provides a small way to distribute at least a spoonful of the weight. I'm glad you're here, and that pales in comparison to you also being where you are.
So sorry to read about your mother in law. The line that resonated was about her “fateful” decision to remain in her home. I’m sure she went with her gut feelings about staying but it’s so necessary for us to be near family as we age. Then again, even those in adult facilities, with family members living close by, could have difficulty seeing their loved ones in person. Hopefully your visit to Florida will give your mother in law some hope, which may help her get better. My best wishes for her recovery.
I am so sorry. Taking care of your parents (or parents-in-law) is emotionally hard, but it's even more challenging these days. Hang in there. You're not alone in this-- even when it feels like it. #experience
ReplyDeleteAw. That's so sweet, Pam. Thanks for this comment.
DeleteHeidi, LOL, I read this at the beginning of the month and now once again at the last day. Congratulations to you on writing for 31 days. May your mother-in-law have some peaceful moments. It is a difficult spot she is in.
DeleteMy heart goes out to you and your husband as you navigate the care of your mother-in-law. She has truly had a rough go of it. All of you must be relieved to be together again after such a long time apart.
ReplyDeleteWhat a journey you have been on. The way you shared about the struggles in NY / FL and the timing of it all really sums up what so many have been going through. May your days with MIL be precious and may you have wisdom and peace for the choices ahead!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a year you have had. I can sense your mother in law's isolation and your despair in your thoughtfully written words. Thanks for sharing and I hope the very best for you all.
ReplyDeleteMy heart aches for the challenges the year has brought to your MIL. In-person comfort and love will be so appreciated. Hoping that you'll be able to make much needed decisions. These times are hard.
ReplyDeleteOh Heidi! I am so sorry to hear this. I wasn't expecting you to be in Florida after your first line. I am glad you can be there to provide that love and comfort in person. There just is no substitute.
ReplyDeleteYou have a lot to carry. I hope writing provides a small way to distribute at least a spoonful of the weight. I'm glad you're here, and that pales in comparison to you also being where you are.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read about your mother in law. The line that resonated was about her “fateful” decision to remain in her home. I’m sure she went with her gut feelings about staying but it’s so necessary for us to be near family as we age. Then again, even those in adult facilities, with family members living close by, could have difficulty seeing their loved ones in person. Hopefully your visit to Florida will give your mother in law some hope, which may help her get better. My best wishes for her recovery.
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