I get to go home!!!!

[lumberingbear]

In three weeks!!! I have been taking care of my mother 24/7 since August. (She has Alzheimers) I get to go home to Florida for 4 weeks! Ah, to sleep in my own bed, frolic in the Fl sun in my own yard. I can hardly wait!

We had a nice Christmas, just the two of us. My sister was here last night and we exchanged gifts and she dropped by today to bring over some dessert. To bad my mother won't remember it. :cry:

My religious right-wingnut brother hasn't been heard from for over a month. He usually comes over every 4 to 6 weeks and stays for an hour or two and falls asleep watching old westerns on TV. He asks my mother if she is OK and then leaves!!!

<end of rant> Sorry folks just had to tell someone.

[ayeshahaqqiqa]

1. somehow, on some level,

your mother knows what you are doing, and Someone else does, too. I am glad you are going to get some respite, however. Looking after a loved one with Alzheimer's can be draining, both physically and emotionally.

[lumberingbear]

3. Yes, I can tell it is taking it's toll.

I will probably have to put her in a home some time this next year. It hurts me to think about it, but at the same time I need to move on with my life. (wipes a tear away)

[annabanana]

2. You are the rock of Gibralter!

The caregivers need R&R from time to time, God knows. I'm sorry your brother doesn't have it in him to step up to the plate and do HIS filial duty. (I fear it may be a shallow faith in him)

Enjoy your time in the Florida sun and frolicking in your yard.

Bless you.. I know in my heart that no goodness is without reward.

[lumberingbear]

4. Thank you Anna

It is hard, but I'm glad I can do it.

[bookman]

5. You deserve a rant.

My dad had Alzheimers and I know how difficult that is. My sister and I did manage to work together and it helped. ( My mom was the primary caregiver, but she had some physical problems. )

God bless you for your care.

Every family seems to have the deadbeat in denial. My wife's mother is legally blind and her brother is in great denial. She couldn't even see his Christmas present today. Some tiny white on white crap. Once he wanted to get her a cell phone. She can't see the phone much less the numbers.

(Thanks for allowing me a rant also.) :)

Hope you get some relif soon.

[lumberingbear]

6. Thanks!

My sister will take care of my mother while I've gone home. She helps me, but I'm the one here all the time. I don't think my brother is in that much denial, he says he just can't do what I do. I told him well some one has to. He just looked at me. He preaches to people about the Bible all the time and points fingers, but he doesn't help out like a so called "Christian" should.

[madrchsod]

7. took care of my mom the last few months

of her life but she was ok mentally but her body just couldn`t make it anymore. your brother is the person christ said will never get into heaven andt i bet he`ll be the most hurt by her passing. ya,she knows you or someone is there to help..you are a good soul and one of the people christ set as an example of good deeds not words