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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE
First and foremost... I commend you swee friend for sharing this and taking on such a tremendous challenge.
I can certainly relate to an extent as I am a current Caregiver for my beloved Grandmother (106yrs old). I love her dearly and she has been a blessing to my family as we have been to her.
It requires a certain high level of emotional stability and fortitude to do this. I don't know how your faith is. But I am a proud child of God and I have come to realize that without his grace, peace and strength, I am helpless. Or at the least, blind and helpless with what truly matters in the world and life. I encourage you to seek out a relationship with God or at the least, consult one on one with a seasoned Minister, Pastor to share this with. And also seek out or even create a 'Support Group' of folks doing what you do.
Try to imagine yourself in her situation. How would you want to be treated?
Understand that you are helping someone who would otherwise might get taken advantage of or mistreated. Find strength and courage and peace in knowing that you are a blessing to her. And in some form or way, you will be rewarded for your sacrifice and care...
- Marcus
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Hi, old friend, always glad to see you around.
I'm an atheist, but she's religious so every three days I take her to the cemetery and church. We are very different, as you can find out if you open the link to the hospice link in the op.
The scariest thing is the personality changes. I'm the last person she has ever wanted in her life. Even my family has never been good enough for her. Now she's here all the time and I have to remind the kids not to be themselves while she's around and the hubby who's working from home is again stuck handling his job and some of mine.
My mom calls me at seven am so we can walk our dogs together in the morning. My dog has been with my best friend for 5 days now, she is surprised every morning by this and yet she just needs me for everything. Everything. Yesterday we went shopping for toilet brushes. Seriously.
We found the right kind, after 3 hours. They were 3 bucks costlier than the usual model so she ended up buying the usual 4 dollar models.
I swear to god, I didnt spent that much time when i was shopping for a husband.