mrstadpole
Member
- Joined
- Sep 12, 2007
- Messages
- 28
- Reason
- Loved one DX
- Country
- US
- State
- California
- City
- Cathderal City
Hi everyone!
It's been a while since my last post. Things have been a little crazy for my family and I since we have sinched up our belts, put our boots on and decided that having my dad come live with us IS the best decision for him and for us... needless to say, we jumped right in and I am excited to announce that we've started the ball rolling and he'll be all moved in before Turkey Day! I'm not too sure if my excitement is more because he is moving in and I know he'll be well taken care of (as opposed to the woman who only says she takes care of him so she can collect a pay check) or if it's because I have overcome my own personal issues as to whether or not this is the best idea for all of us. I struggled for weeks with the fact that I didn't know if I could handle it or was I being a bad daughter for researching "homes" so I would know for sure he was being taken care of. For the first time in almost 2 years, my dad is happy... he feels like he has a reason to live. This is the best thing for him.. being with his family.
Many thanks to all of you who offered me kind words of inspiration and pointed me into the right direction so I could find the necessary resources. We have a potty seat and even a hospital bed on the way.. both are "loaners".. but, hey.. who cares? THEY ARE FREE! And now he'll be even more comfortable knowing he can use the restroom a little easier and be more comfy in bed, too.
I understand that I have a rough road a head of me and I will admit to being scared.. but with the support of my immediate family and friends.. and my extended family and friends that I have made on this site.. I know I can do it!
Thanks for listening! Today is a great day! :-D
It's been a while since my last post. Things have been a little crazy for my family and I since we have sinched up our belts, put our boots on and decided that having my dad come live with us IS the best decision for him and for us... needless to say, we jumped right in and I am excited to announce that we've started the ball rolling and he'll be all moved in before Turkey Day! I'm not too sure if my excitement is more because he is moving in and I know he'll be well taken care of (as opposed to the woman who only says she takes care of him so she can collect a pay check) or if it's because I have overcome my own personal issues as to whether or not this is the best idea for all of us. I struggled for weeks with the fact that I didn't know if I could handle it or was I being a bad daughter for researching "homes" so I would know for sure he was being taken care of. For the first time in almost 2 years, my dad is happy... he feels like he has a reason to live. This is the best thing for him.. being with his family.
Many thanks to all of you who offered me kind words of inspiration and pointed me into the right direction so I could find the necessary resources. We have a potty seat and even a hospital bed on the way.. both are "loaners".. but, hey.. who cares? THEY ARE FREE! And now he'll be even more comfortable knowing he can use the restroom a little easier and be more comfy in bed, too.
I understand that I have a rough road a head of me and I will admit to being scared.. but with the support of my immediate family and friends.. and my extended family and friends that I have made on this site.. I know I can do it!
Thanks for listening! Today is a great day! :-D