parents

It's hard watching your parents age. It didn't really hit me until this last year seeing dad decline and being diagnosed with Parkinson's. Mom's dementia didn't come as a total surprise, but it is also getting worse and I can see that they're going to need my sister and I more than ever. I remember my counselor told me that I should ease up on the care taking a few years ago because (and he was so right),"They're going to need you more as they get older so, take time for yourself now." I have no problem doing what I need to do for them. My Land! They've given so much to us for so many years -- it's about time they got a little payback so-to-speak.

They're brave and precious. My only wish for them is that when it's time for them to pass over to heaven that they do so w/out pain and earthly cares. I also pray that God will grant me enough income (although no one wants to hire me!!!!!) to be able to give more financial support to them when it is necessary.

I've gotten one of the apartments filled (thank God!) and I have a good lead on the other, which is a two-bedroom. Keep your fingers crossed!!

tootles!