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Elder-caregivers

MontanaMama

(24,117 posts)

14. I've done the work you are doing now.

Reply to sheshe2 (Original post)

Tue Jan 11, 2022, 11:59 PM

Jan 2022

As hard as it is, you won’t regret it. Bless you for caring for your mom. Thank you for keeping us in your circle…don’t be sorry for posting about real life.

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You never know when it will be the last time you say you love them. [View all] sheshe2 Jan 2022 OP

I'm here anytime! MLAA Jan 2022 #1

Thank you, MLAA. sheshe2 Jan 2022 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author wyn borkins Jan 2022 #3

All the very best to your mom, you, and your family. Please take care and be well. God bless. Nt MerryHolidays Jan 2022 #4

Hang in there, she... TygrBright Jan 2022 #5

"watching as her light slowly goes out is painful." sheshe2 Jan 2022 #9

Going through this with my dad right now... Blue_playwright Jan 2022 #15

And I have my mom too. AmBlue Jan 2022 #22

You're right, you never know. babylonsister Jan 2022 #6

You are taking the best care of your mother. brer cat Jan 2022 #7

Sending peaceful resting vibes. onecaliberal Jan 2022 #8

Video camera is what i didn't have. Tetrachloride Jan 2022 #10

You are what every mother hopes their daughter grow up to be, Bluethroughu Jan 2022 #11

You're correct and I have experienced it several times. LastDemocratInSC Jan 2022 #12

We will be here. nt DURHAM D Jan 2022 #13

I've done the work you are doing now. MontanaMama Jan 2022 #14

we are all here for you tiredtoo Jan 2022 #16

❤ littlemissmartypants Jan 2022 #17

Sending you love and wishes for a peaceful night. LiberalLoner Jan 2022 #18

Our hearts are with you during this time, sheshe. summer_in_TX Jan 2022 #19

So glad to hear that she's doing better now, my friend. Rhiannon12866 Jan 2022 #20

Love and peace and golden dreams to both of you. fierywoman Jan 2022 #21

Being the caregiver for our elderly parents is truly hard. It hurts so bittersweet. herding cats Jan 2022 #23

**** Hekate Jan 2022 #24

"LOVE CAN WITHSTAND ANYTHING" ! monkeyman1 Jan 2022 #25

Your mom is so lucky to have you. SunSeeker Jan 2022 #26

You are so right. Hugs to you. we can do it Jan 2022 #27

Tough Duty no doubt but you are up to it. Botany Jan 2022 #28