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In reply to the discussion: I Had to Explain to My 96-Year-Old Father Yesterday [View all]Brother Buzz
(36,424 posts)42. My 96-year-old mother informed us by email there would be NO Thanksgiving this year
She sent the email on Veterans day, with the body of the text telling the story how she met my father on Armistice Day at a college sponsored dance. I knew how they met, and the wager my father lost that required he write everyday, but not the date. My mother, the mathematician, and compulsive counter sent the email at exactly 11:11.
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We are the same. My boys don't want to kill me, lol. One last Christmas, but the other was two
LizBeth
Nov 2020
#5
Same. We are in California, and my daughter who turns 31 a week before Christmas is in NC.
MoonchildCA
Nov 2020
#87
Doing the wrong only pays off now, if at all. Doing it right pays off later and for a long time ...
marble falls
Nov 2020
#17
I saw my two daughters who were returning from their Dad's house (he's just home from
CTyankee
Nov 2020
#20
I understand. I had to tell my father I could not visit. He is not doing well at all.
cayugafalls
Nov 2020
#22
There will be subclinical COVID infections even after a large vaccination program.
roamer65
Nov 2020
#36
My 96-year-old mother informed us by email there would be NO Thanksgiving this year
Brother Buzz
Nov 2020
#42
It can be hard when we have trouble explaining to our parents about why we can't do something.
love_katz
Nov 2020
#61
Very sorry to hear. You made the right call, but it can't feel good. It sure sucks alright.
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2020
#55
I took care of my parents until the end. It's not easy at all. Best wishes. ED
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2020
#59
You are absolutely right making that decision. Those are difficult decisions to make. Heartbreaking.
LiberalFighter
Nov 2020
#62