Sitting with a cup of coffee. (coffee lovers)

[Peep_Show]

Sitting on the back porch at 7:00 a.m. enjoying my first cup and dawn.

 

[perchie.girl]

Sitting on the back porch at 7:00 a.m. enjoying my first cup and dawn.

golden sunrise.... awesome

 

[pennyJo1960]

Hiding in the office off the screen room

 

[Alaskan]

I feel your pain.  It seems universally one kid gets more saddled with parental duties.  I lived 700 miles away and would visit my advancing Parkinsons mother at least once a month, stay for a week, do her bills, stock her groceries, clean her house, orchestrate her caretakers, take her to doctor appointments, etc.  Sister lived 45 miles away and would make a special appearance for holidays.  "Too busy" was her excuse and nickname.   Mom passed away, and I have absolutely no regrets that I didn't spend enough time with her or could've done more.  Sister... Well, you reap what you sow.   She can expect in the future treatment of the same example she set for her kids besides the current fact that she missed out on a very poignant relationship.

(And giant kudos to my saintly DH for allowing me the luxury)

Yep... My dad refused to care for several older people that he should have cared for

He now needs care... And well.... I have to work hard to not want him to jump off of a cliff.

 

[duluthralphie]

Yep... My dad refused to care for several older people that he should have cared for

He now needs care... And well.... I have to work hard to not want him to jump off of a cliff.

I hate to say it. But I know exactly how you feel.

 

[Alaskan]

Thanks

 

[pennyJo1960]

@Alaskan That is a tough spot to be in Will you hate yourself when he is gone?

 

[Alaskan]

Nope.... Not at all.


Haven't actually pushed him off of a cliff.

So, I am good!

 

[pennyJo1960]

Nope.... Not at all.


Haven't actually pushed him off of a cliff.

So, I am good!

oh well did not believe you had there

more was asking if you did or not care for him if
would you regret it later

 

[Bunnylady]

Well, Alaskan living clear across a continent makes not being there to demonstrate care a bit easier - but even long distance indifference doesn't make it easier to watch the impact on others you do care about.