tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post7278510902069640651..comments2024-03-11T03:11:57.221-04:00Comments on R Sanity RV Adventures: Didn't See This One ComingPaul and Marti Dahlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-22215712617195510692019-01-15T13:11:51.367-05:002019-01-15T13:11:51.367-05:00It's been a long time since I stopped by. Sor...It's been a long time since I stopped by. Sorry to hear about your Dad's decline. How wonderful you can care for him at this time. I chuckled a little as we helped out caring for my husbands Dad towards the end before he passed. We also watched (and still do with his step-mom) Hallmark movies, Judge Judy and Blue Bloods with a little Dr. Phil thrown in. Take care of yourselves and you'll be back on the road in time.DebbieMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14098946439067724168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-50498632819559091552019-01-04T23:10:15.253-05:002019-01-04T23:10:15.253-05:00If your Dad is a veteran and served during a war o...If your Dad is a veteran and served during a war or conflict, he maybe eligible for the VA's Aid & Attendance and Housebound program. I know several older veterans who have found this to be a real life saver Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09321759634652198656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-36449195504958058202018-12-13T05:02:16.685-05:002018-12-13T05:02:16.685-05:00Life has its seasons and we all go through them. W...Life has its seasons and we all go through them. We understand as we just went through the final season with my mother. While it is difficult and trying, you will be glad you get the chance to make Dad's final days the best possible. But don't forget to take care of the two of you!!! Nancy and Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12923426994795610528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-60692467443245207112018-12-12T20:24:20.483-05:002018-12-12T20:24:20.483-05:00It is great that you are there for your father. I...It is great that you are there for your father. I am sure he is thankful for your willingness to suspend your plans to care for him. He is very lucky to have you both.Chuck and Anneke's RV travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01929384797592263167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-11150596466464810812018-12-12T16:36:55.106-05:002018-12-12T16:36:55.106-05:00Paul and Marti,
God bless the two of you for takin...Paul and Marti,<br />God bless the two of you for taking such good care of Dad. Please look into available help for your sake, and treasure the time you still have with him. We all face this either for a loved one, or to be the one who needs care. Best wishes!smdrmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03796676306382353722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-1713938754046683022018-12-12T12:36:10.033-05:002018-12-12T12:36:10.033-05:00Definitely understand your family issues. Hospice ...Definitely understand your family issues. Hospice was a great help with my Dad when he was in his last days. Will someone in your church family come and sit with him a few hours, just so you and Marti can get out to dinner by yourselves? Care for the caregiver is so important :)owensontheroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12076915620668491771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-73231482486755488752018-12-12T11:45:52.617-05:002018-12-12T11:45:52.617-05:00I am so sorry to hear that. You know we have been...I am so sorry to hear that. You know we have been dealing with much the same issue ourselves. Luckily Mom had bought nursing home coverage which gives us help 6 hours a day 7 days a week. We found out that Hospice will help too. We have someone from Hospice come three times a week to bathe here, which is a huge help. I understand they will provide someone to give you a break and will just sit with them too. They don't have to be terminal to qualify. Marti may also know that but I thought I'd put it out there. Karen and Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15284661066870109259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-82892145106237759772018-12-12T07:45:01.057-05:002018-12-12T07:45:01.057-05:00Second the hospice recommendation. As your brother...Second the hospice recommendation. As your brother found, caring for a declining elderly parent is difficult and extremely taxing. You two need some breaks so you can protect your own health mentally and physically. Your dad is so lucky to have you both. Wishing you all the best in these life challenges.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-28094735176255869962018-12-11T23:09:37.792-05:002018-12-11T23:09:37.792-05:00Have you considered starting Hospice to get some h...Have you considered starting Hospice to get some help from them. They sent over someone once a week for my mom so my husband and I could go out for dinner. They will also help with bathing so you can get a break. Wonderful organization.Flowergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06707965020613952101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-33873900236243486922018-12-11T20:10:34.811-05:002018-12-11T20:10:34.811-05:00Even though it is impeding your travels at the pre...Even though it is impeding your travels at the present time and your Father may seem to be loosing ground deep down he knows you are doing your best for him. We can only hope to live as long as he has. Appreciate every moment you can with him.<br />Be Safe and Enjoy!<br /><br />It's about time.Rick and Kathy Rousseauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187734210342762674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-57627516146759258212018-12-11T19:49:28.252-05:002018-12-11T19:49:28.252-05:00We totally understand. So many people asked us on ...We totally understand. So many people asked us on the blog and in person--"aren't you guys going south this year." Well, no, we aren't--Mike's Dad was 96 years old and in mid July he decided he was done with living and went steadily downhill from there. We hired caregivers and cared for him in his home until he died October 25. Up until about three weeks before his death he was discussing the stock market and President Trump with Mike--sharp as a tack. Our thoughts are with you both as you care for your father.Janna and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591282756244454689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-35847411306423018742018-12-11T19:38:12.757-05:002018-12-11T19:38:12.757-05:00Holy crap, he's 97! Sounds to me like he's...Holy crap, he's 97! Sounds to me like he's had a fantastic life, and the decline is to be expected. I'm sure he is glad you are there when he needs you.Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-45736861209244081482018-12-11T14:56:04.015-05:002018-12-11T14:56:04.015-05:00So wonderful that you are there for him and be abl...So wonderful that you are there for him and be able to help him in his time of need. Take care of your Journey and hopefully someday you can once again travel some more.our awesome travelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031755671050584629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388266709789139581.post-48966651129606797272018-12-11T13:38:16.702-05:002018-12-11T13:38:16.702-05:00From experience you will have no regrets...From experience you will have no regrets...ain't for city galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938751007704247232noreply@blogger.com