The Chit Chat Chit Chat Thread

Figgy1

Figgy1

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ajrwdwgirl said:
Ugh, I hope your power stays on. Stay safe.
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Thank you and if that doesn't help there's always rum:angelic:
 
Goofyernmost

Goofyernmost

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donaldtoo said:
Thanks, Minnie. (my sincerest apologies for not directly answering other members posts - just trying not to get into too much of it here).
At this point, we don’t think that is needed. Although our younger sis’ and her family are in Louisiana, myself and Carolyn, my two younger bros and their families, and Megan and Daniel, and Sarah, are close enough to handle it all for now.
Obviously, all of that could change at any moment, but, we’ve got it all covered for now.
Ultimately, we all know what’s comin’ down the pike, and even though we’re crazy beyond blessed to have had them in our lives for so long, life is, ultimately, a cycle.

Sorry about all the edits, just a bit of emotion tied up in all this. Mom is 83 and Pop is 90. They have been the best parents ever. They’ve always worked together as a loving team.
OK, I need to stop now.
Sorry.
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This is something everyone has to face at one time or the other and it isn't easy. As the eldest child I had to be the one that made all the arrangements and trying to figure out what they wanted to have happen. They never cared to discuss it. My dad left us at just a few months younger than I am right now (74). My mom was so distraught that she just couldn't think straight so I had to guess. Ten years later she left us at age 87, after a long illness. Again, it was me that had to do the arrangements and since she had never mentioned any displeasure in what I had done with dad, I just repeated the same thing. But, it wasn't any easier. A few years ago I spent a year setting up and informing my girls what I wanted to transpire, because I didn't want them to have the same anxiety as I did or what they had when their Mom passed. Since we were divorced I had no legal right to do anything, but I did try my best to guide my girls in that process as well, but she had never spoken about that at all during the 29 years we were married.

I honestly don't think about mom and dad everyday It's been almost 30 years for dad and almost 20 for mom, but they still linger in memories and sometimes if I'm sitting here feeling down and/or lonely, I really do wish I would just pickup the phone and listen to her complain about how many naps that dad takes or about some of her friends that she went to casino's in Montreal with. You know the "she said, she said" stuff.

However, it is something that cannot be avoided forever and one can only hope that things happen to keep them around for a little longer. I remember a little about what you said happened, and I can assure you that as we age more and more threats show up, almost on a daily basis. I'm not sure what physically they were experiencing, but both seemed pretty healthy and hopefully will be able to just keep going. It is really strange how that all works. Health and aging do not seem to be compatible.
 
MinnieM123

MinnieM123

Premium Member
donaldtoo said:
Thanks, Minnie. (my sincerest apologies for not directly answering other members posts - just trying not to get into too much of it here).
At this point, we don’t think that is needed. Although our younger sis’ and her family are in Louisiana, myself and Carolyn, my two younger bros and their families, and Megan and Daniel, and Sarah, are close enough to handle it all for now.
Obviously, all of that could change at any moment, but, we’ve got it all covered for now.
Ultimately, we all know what’s comin’ down the pike, and even though we’re crazy beyond blessed to have had them in our lives for so long, life is, ultimately, a cycle.

Sorry about all the edits, just a bit of emotion tied up in all this. Mom is 83 and Pop is 90. They have been the best parents ever. They’ve always worked together as a loving team.
OK, I need to stop now.
Sorry.
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What really matters here (aside of the fact that they are home and things have calmed down), is their quality of life. And a big part of that is due to the love and support of their wonderful family members. :)
 

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