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AllaN01Bear

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31. time to take care of them. mine are all gone . mom , dad , aunt , uncle .

Tue Jul 6, 2021, 11:29 PM

Jul 2021

the elder generation is gone , bue my dear sheshe2 you are doing good work for her.. i hope someone is around for me . i do have someone who drives me to drs apts. shopping. etc. two times a week( this gentleman is paied by an outside source ..). ive wrestled with 02 for my gmaand i wished we had the potable units like we do now . where i live , pg and e will give you a very expensive battery that has an inverter to power medical devices . my worker has one for his pap machine . hem , he uses it to run the refrigerator whilst generator runs lights and pap machine . battery is free from what i understand . bless u dear sheshe2 .

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I was asked this. [View all] sheshe2 Jul 2021 OP

You've done plenty. Enter stage left Jul 2021 #1

Thanks. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #3

You have done SO much. In my opinion, you are one of those "unsung heroes" we hear about. Atticus Jul 2021 #2

Thank you, Atticus. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #4

+1 grantcart Jul 2021 #38

Sounds Like Enough To Me ProfessorGAC Jul 2021 #5

You are one of the unsung heroes. brer cat Jul 2021 #6

CAREGIVERS - keeping faith, hope, and love alive....... MyOwnPeace Jul 2021 #7

If it's one thing I've learned in my 60-plus years hamsterjill Jul 2021 #8

I am hugging you. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #9

This mahina Jul 2021 #25

If everyone did as "little" as you... lapucelle Jul 2021 #10

All in the name of Love. LakeArenal Jul 2021 #11

Taking care of an aging parent the loving way you do, is a GREAT accomplishment. FM123 Jul 2021 #12

Yes. TY. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #17

Wow. That is the hardest job in the world. And you have been doing it for a long time. Scrivener7 Jul 2021 #13

Yep. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #18

It is one of the most important jobs in the world, though, too. You know that, right? Scrivener7 Jul 2021 #19

I do, Schivener. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #40

You have much to be proud of!! cally Jul 2021 #14

I don't know why someone would say that to you JustAnotherGen Jul 2021 #15

My sister and I get angry with each other. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #20

I applaud you! You are, without a doubt, a true gem. skylucy Jul 2021 #16

I don't think anyone understands how difficult caretaking is until you've done it peggysue2 Jul 2021 #21

It sounds like you have done this... sheshe2 Jul 2021 #51

you have done MORE than enough. Anybody who knows the kind of caregiving that niyad Jul 2021 #22

Who asked? And why?I hope it wasn't done with snark. calimary Jul 2021 #23

You're an angel PsakiPswirli Jul 2021 #24

Caring for your mother or any loved one, is a great accomplishment! nightwing1240 Jul 2021 #26

You've made it possible for the mother you so clearly love to live in her own home summer_in_TX Jul 2021 #27

Even though you acted like I was lying that my Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2021 #28

Post them. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #50

Having reread the angry chain, I see now that I must Laura PourMeADrink Jul 2021 #52

I appreciate your apology. I sincerely do. Even if it is one year after the fact. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #53

You have accomplished a great deal LetMyPeopleVote Jul 2021 #29

Were either your mom or dad war veterans? If so, they (you) are entitled to financial assistance. 3Hotdogs Jul 2021 #30

My dad was a vet. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #41

If you can't find the VA office, look for an American Legion post. 3Hotdogs Jul 2021 #42

VA.gov 3Hotdogs Jul 2021 #43

Not sure it works after six years. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #45

---Only one way to find out. 3Hotdogs Jul 2021 #48

Thanks. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #49

That is very good advice, she mcar Jul 2021 #59

My understanding? sheshe2 Jul 2021 #61

BC still has to pay for her care mcar Jul 2021 #67

Mom, never a big woman... sheshe2 Jul 2021 #70

It is so sad to see our loved ones, our parents, decline mcar Jul 2021 #71

... sheshe2 Jul 2021 #72

time to take care of them. mine are all gone . mom , dad , aunt , uncle . AllaN01Bear Jul 2021 #31

your top's ! monkeyman1 Jul 2021 #32

... spanone Jul 2021 #33

same thing happened to me Chili Jul 2021 #34

24/7 is enough to kill you when there are two. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #47

sheshe, great big hug for you too Chili Jul 2021 #54

Love you. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #55

Love you too! Chili Jul 2021 #57

That question CrackityJones75 Jul 2021 #35

hm. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #62

You've contributed a great deal to DU and helped us along our path. Also.... KY_EnviroGuy Jul 2021 #36

Sheshe Hekate Jul 2021 #37

"So no, I really haven't done that much"... You're shortchanging yourself. keithbvadu2 Jul 2021 #39

You did a lot. Joinfortmill Jul 2021 #44

Love you sheshe. Maru Kitteh Jul 2021 #46

HUGS KentuckyWoman Jul 2021 #56

You have accomplished so much she mcar Jul 2021 #58

I noticed you said your mom lunatica Jul 2021 #60

Hi hon. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #65

I have no regrets at all. lunatica Jul 2021 #66

Your son. ;( sheshe2 Jul 2021 #68

Your heart never heals. lunatica Jul 2021 #69

thank you for being there for her Shellback Squid Jul 2021 #63

I saw your OP and some of the responses... MerryBlooms Jul 2021 #64

I am so sorry, just saw your post. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #73

Don't be sorry one bit! I'm glad you made it through the two days MerryBlooms Jul 2021 #74

No. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #75

You're doing great work. lagomorph777 Jul 2021 #76

My heart to you and yours, lagomorph. sheshe2 Jul 2021 #77