Finding out that handling the impossible, is possible....
In all the scenarios over the years I could imagine I'd find myself, it was never what I'm doing now ... 68 years old, out of shape, dealing with Crohn's/IBS attacks and an FTD husband, single-handedly clearing out my dad's independent living apartment and completing his financial affairs with the retirement complex; doing it in less than a month ... an hour away from where I live, driving alone through miles and miles of heavy construction and Denver, driving back after hours of demanding work, loading up the car each time, long trek back and forth from hilly parking lot to his apartment on the fourth floor ... in the winter time.
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Helen, Glad to listen and understand how you feel. Have many of those same feelings myself. Hope you get to catch your breath before too long.
Take care
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WOW! It's amazing how much you can get done while still caregiving. You are a very strong woman.0
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You can sure do it all! I wish I had your energy, and also your ability to write. You laid it all out without any self pity, and what I read was about a woman finding strength in adversity. I’m sorry about your dad, and that you had to do it all yourself. Good on ya!
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Hi Storycrafter,
Isn't it wonderful that we have this safe place to come and say what we feel? You have your hands full, for sure. It seems it always turns out that one member of the family has to do most of the things and it has for you. Please be safe on those trips back and forth. I know Charles was a big help in lifting and moving things for me and he felt like he was helping - and he was, for sure.
Please be careful and safe.
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Dear Storycrafter,
You are amazing and strong and courageous. You have so much on your plate and you tackle it head on. You triumph with grace. You are an inspiration.
Stay safe and be well.
God bless you.
-LT
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Bravo, Storycrafter! Vent, rant, scream, cry...whatever keeps you going! We will always be here.
There's always meditation videos on Youtube to help you breathe and relax when you get a moment of peace to yourself or to quiet your brain to fall asleep.
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Thank you, all of you, for your encouraging words. They help build me up.
I get as much done as I can each day. Movers come next Tuesday!
Blessings and strength to you also....
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Victoria, I like the way you think. Good ideas! Thank you. I'm ready for a massage, and a week at the spa.0
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