tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post1303485575550859380..comments2023-10-17T08:29:42.738-04:00Comments on Empty Nest: Try, Try AgainEmpty Nesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-88917339359751066422017-08-10T21:16:09.275-04:002017-08-10T21:16:09.275-04:00Another post that I enjoyed so much! You have such...Another post that I enjoyed so much! You have such a good sense of humor. Just keep repeating "this will pass, this will pass". Thank you for sharing a little part of your life with us at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. aginglikeafinewine.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07113608990239039238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-23638682558572283272017-08-10T01:35:56.517-04:002017-08-10T01:35:56.517-04:00Hang in there and keep laughing! I understand full...Hang in there and keep laughing! I understand fully about the fibromyalgia and as I always say --> Laughter is the BEST medicine! Thank you Pam for linking up at the #BloggingGrandmothersLinkParty. I shared your post on Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, and Twitter.Dee | GrammysGrid.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16444651579536459274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-53522253907092784782017-08-06T20:43:13.121-04:002017-08-06T20:43:13.121-04:00I have so much respect for care-givers. I have no ...I have so much respect for care-givers. I have no idea how long this will last but I honestly hope not much longer. The sooner she regains her independence, the better for both of us. LOL I don't know how you did it with your mother that long. I just don't think I could and I hope I don't have to find out. Geez, that sounds selfish, eh? Thank you!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-17893008142066958352017-08-06T13:55:35.013-04:002017-08-06T13:55:35.013-04:00I totally agree with laughing your way through eve...I totally agree with laughing your way through every situation as much as possible. That approach to life is probably why your mother is doing as well as she is and regaining her valued independence. My sister was an O.R. nurse for 44 years (before retirement) and she's a natural care-giver. I'm NOT. As luck would have it, I ended up being my mother's caregiver for the last Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15690568929886020502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-57055474328786161592017-08-06T10:55:07.420-04:002017-08-06T10:55:07.420-04:00It sure will make you thankful for those who are c...It sure will make you thankful for those who are caregivers. :) Thank you!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-33674764114637248612017-08-06T10:54:33.656-04:002017-08-06T10:54:33.656-04:00You're right, it isn't easy. I've cert...You're right, it isn't easy. I've certainly found my limitations imposed by fibromyalgia and I have to plow through anyway. When you add the pain, it's not fun. Not that it would be anyway. LOL Thank you for sharing and commenting!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-65306589376172792112017-08-06T08:40:49.498-04:002017-08-06T08:40:49.498-04:00I'm not a caregiver either. But I think you mi...I'm not a caregiver either. But I think you might have the right idea. Stop trying and thinking and just do. I really need to remember that. Thank you for sharing. Hope yoyr mom gets her independence back soon. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662751045378148853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-11160911951898352762017-08-06T02:17:21.667-04:002017-08-06T02:17:21.667-04:00My husband and I were caring for his 90 year old M...My husband and I were caring for his 90 year old Mum after my FIL passed away. It isn't easy and you can only do what you can do. I hope your Mum recovers soon. Thanks for sharing at #BloggingGrandmothersLinkPartySue from Sizzling Towards 60 & Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15418770845484399102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-40268629835452362212017-08-05T20:54:55.147-04:002017-08-05T20:54:55.147-04:00I keep wondering when the meltdown is going to hap...I keep wondering when the meltdown is going to happen because I know it's coming. LOL Thank you! Your visits are one of the main things that keep me going, my wonderful friend! Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-11334437718194731742017-08-05T20:53:53.724-04:002017-08-05T20:53:53.724-04:00I need some of that courage, send some my way! :) ...I need some of that courage, send some my way! :) I hope it won't last long for both our sakes. Thank you!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-87876928626286971102017-08-05T20:53:06.458-04:002017-08-05T20:53:06.458-04:00I don't think so and even if I was, my heart j...I don't think so and even if I was, my heart just isn't in it. But I am glad we can laugh over here. :) Thank you for the prayers, I can sure use them. Thank you, Kim!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-65069359606509285122017-08-05T20:51:44.334-04:002017-08-05T20:51:44.334-04:00The whole time I was reading your comments I just ...The whole time I was reading your comments I just kept shaking my head in the affirmative! Intrusive, can't deal with changing dressings or bodily fluids and I had no trouble doing any of this for my daughters either. I think you're right, it must be instinctive. All I know is I don't have it. Mother is doing fantastic so we're hoping she'll regain her independence soon. :) Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-9706743703609636402017-08-05T16:55:13.844-04:002017-08-05T16:55:13.844-04:00Oh Pam, I feel you. I have a sister and a daughter...Oh Pam, I feel you. I have a sister and a daughter who are nurses--bless their souls--I don't know how they do it. I just feel uncomfortable and intrusive around other people's pain, and don't get me started on trying to change dressings, deal with bodily fluids, or any number of other caregiving tasks. Heaven help us both if I ever become the primary caregiver for anyone. Funny, it Christie Hawkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897036282962474586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-30439746344718920772017-08-05T12:52:27.007-04:002017-08-05T12:52:27.007-04:00I think you are way, way, way too hard on yourself...I think you are way, way, way too hard on yourself! I think you are a better care giver than you think. I am a terrible nurse and never in a million years would even think of myself as one, but I think all the caregiver is is a person who just gets her done. You are that kind of person. You see a job and you do it. Really, Laughter is the best medicine anyway. I will be praying for you Pam. Even Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-74930806720772379402017-08-05T09:54:29.762-04:002017-08-05T09:54:29.762-04:00Courage!
I don't know how you are doing it!
...Courage!<br /><br />I don't know how you are doing it!<br /><br />It's not in my genes, either. <br /><br />-sigh- I could say more. I SHOULD say less. <br /><br />So I guess I'll just close.<br /><br />Courage!<br /><br />Beside a babbling brook...https://www.blogger.com/profile/14230422491225783790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-4324148978708538022017-08-05T07:45:03.366-04:002017-08-05T07:45:03.366-04:00Your Mother is flourishing and You are doing a goo...Your Mother is flourishing and You are doing a good job, Pam. You have a lot on your plate. I for one admire you for not having a major meltdown! Stay strong and remember friends are in your corner��. Have a good weekend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08302128307348895175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-43261022744815351582017-08-05T06:26:51.312-04:002017-08-05T06:26:51.312-04:00Terri, you are just too kind. I think my disappoin...Terri, you are just too kind. I think my disappointment comes in when I check my motivation. I do some things out of obligation rather the goodness of my heart. Thank you for the CoasterDoodles recommendation, too! I'm so glad Y'all like the coasters! Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600608370084874699.post-51560122429740480012017-08-04T22:51:47.867-04:002017-08-04T22:51:47.867-04:00You are such a blessing to so many, Pam. Don't...You are such a blessing to so many, Pam. Don't be so hard on yourself. I would tend to agree with your mom. You are a blessing and wonderful caregiver. If anyone is reading this comment (other than Pam) go to her Etsy Shop and SHOP!! Her coasters are great!Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.com