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sheshe2

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41. My dad was a vet.

Wed Jul 7, 2021, 07:54 PM

Jul 2021

WWII, officer on a minesweeper stationed in the Pacific right before Pearl Harbor. They were awaiting orders to sweep the Sea of Japan...I think that was what it was called. No, never knew benefits were available...he died more than six years ago.

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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