by kustomkuddle 23 Nov 2021

Hello my friends. It has been awhile since I have been on. As Thanksgiving approaches here in America, one of the things that I am reminded of is how thankful for all of the cuties that are so caring, thoughtful and supportive in everything and anything that goes on with others. I am also thankful that Ms. V. started this site to bring us all together. I have not said thank you enough to all of you for such kindness and support offered so freely. While I have not responded frequently, know that I think about and pray about everyone often. Life has been busy as I continue to care for my 88yr mother and DH's mother who has Alzheimer's. A couple weeks ago she was placed into Hospice. DH's family is not handling it well and is coping by denial of how ill she is. One sister keeps arguing with the nurse's suggestion on things to make life easier for Dad as he is with Mom the most. Another sister has not been to see her since before she went on hospice. Since I don't argue with Dad and my medical background, he seems to be leaning on me for support, which I am glad to give, but don't want to cause friction with the rest of the family. Wishing everyone and wonderful, safe Thanksgiving.

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Comments (3)

by gerryvb 24 Nov 2021

As I can see, you are a very warm and caring Cutie, hope you will have wonderful and safe days ahead. Thank you for being here and for the lovely things you write. Please don't only take care for your family but for yourself too. hugs )))

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by kustomkuddle 24 Nov 2021

Thank you Gerry for your kind words. Finding time for me as you know is the hardest, but I am trying to include a few things that are just for me, like sewing and embroidery. It doesn't happen often but am trying.

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by pennifold 23 Nov 2021

Hi Debbie, I can empathise with you as I am going through a similar situation with my nearly 88 year old mother too. My heart goes out to you and I pray that you are getting some care for you too. It's such a tragic disease as you lose them twice really, as their brain deteriorates and they forget you and then their passing. I will uphold you in my prayers, love Chris

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by kustomkuddle 24 Nov 2021

I thought I remembered you were having the same type situation with your Mom. It is hard as you said, it's like loosing them twice. DH says he lost his Mom 5 years ago. I'm proud of him as he is the driving force that got his Mom on hospice and the help she and Dad needed. His sisters would "talk" about getting help and make a few phone calls but then it would drop as "Mom is not that bad." Denial big time. Hugs to you and your Mom.

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by 02kar Moderator 23 Nov 2021

I agree with you that we can never thank Miss V enough or the Cuties who have been and continue to be so supportive and ready to pray. And it sounds like we need to include you in our prayers. You have a very overflowing plate of concerns yourself. I hope you have a wonderful and peaceful Thanksgiving Day.

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by crafter2243 23 Nov 2021

I could have not said it any better.

by kustomkuddle 24 Nov 2021

Thank you. I never would have dreamed that I would have a "kinship" to so many wonderful people that have not met in person.

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