tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890029005765166082.post5543657259827445550..comments2024-01-30T03:45:41.002-07:00Comments on Through The Barn Door: The Denture DebacleThe Barn Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16628854420364509748noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890029005765166082.post-34835169386806726302011-08-22T17:09:18.048-07:002011-08-22T17:09:18.048-07:00I admire how you take care of your dad. You also s...I admire how you take care of your dad. You also seem to always keep a positive attitude.From Beyond My Kitchen Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10748389222000989848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890029005765166082.post-67826135392606020362011-08-16T20:18:22.627-07:002011-08-16T20:18:22.627-07:00Oh gosh Donna I find it hard to think of any of th...Oh gosh Donna I find it hard to think of any of this being a book when it just makes me want to cry!!!The Barn Doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16628854420364509748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890029005765166082.post-13967768141202368572011-08-16T19:50:53.764-07:002011-08-16T19:50:53.764-07:00I can see a book coming from your experiences! Pl...I can see a book coming from your experiences! Please keep your sense of humor and write it all down! <br />Blessings!<br /><br />donnaDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03018759947323172764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890029005765166082.post-56040711698320402022011-08-14T18:37:01.290-07:002011-08-14T18:37:01.290-07:00yes sometimes it is good to talk about this!
Than...yes sometimes it is good to talk about this!<br /><br />Thanks for the story <br />Leontien<br />www.fourleafcloverdairy.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890029005765166082.post-72025708713424644802011-08-14T04:45:46.977-07:002011-08-14T04:45:46.977-07:00Oh Karen, I completely understand. Like you, I a...Oh Karen, I completely understand. Like you, I am not comfortable over-sharing about Mom but sometimes you need to get some of these incidents off your chest. <br />If we don't find the humor in some of these things, we"ll lose it. I have a doozy of a denture story I will share with you sometime. <br />KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738934059756079283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890029005765166082.post-716240240079089212011-08-13T20:06:59.972-07:002011-08-13T20:06:59.972-07:00Karen ~
You can share with us anytime. Many of ca...Karen ~<br />You can share with us anytime. Many of can relate!!! I was not the primary caregiver (and I had a couple of useless silblings!!!), and it still was was difficult. <br />My mom lost a couple sets of dentures. I have no idea what happened to them...lol!<br />Keep your sense of humor. We love you, girlfriend.<br />Pug hugs ;)<br />LaurenRugs and Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084387971128823025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890029005765166082.post-51979576621547618682011-08-13T19:37:38.588-07:002011-08-13T19:37:38.588-07:00Karen,
Oh my gosh! I'm so glad you shared and...Karen,<br />Oh my gosh! I'm so glad you shared and don't ever feel apologetic! I remember when I started my blog I was right in the thick of caring for my Mom who was very ill at the time. All the emotions and things going through my head sounds exactly like what you are describing! I TOTALLY understand. We have a very similar situation with our siblings also. <br />I count my blessings every single day that my Mom can live on her own with my help. Living with the person you are caring for is an entirely different situation. Even though you chose it that doesn't mean you should be tried beyond what you can bear. Having people to talk to about what you are feeling and experiencing is critical to your mental sanity! <br />Finding the humor in situations like you've done is critical also! Some days for me are better than others too. But when the time comes and you are feeling overwhelmed it's time for some help and to have time for yourself. You are a good and loving daughter. You deserve to be heard and understood and given the utmost consideration for your needs too! <br />This is a good post Karen! Maybe those who find themselves in a similar situation some day will appreciate more fully what you are going through!<br />Blessings to you and your Dad. <br />May each day you have with your Dad find a little something to smile about and fondly remember! You are making that possible!<br />Big Big hugs!<br />Cathy GCathy G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14409521338403315750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890029005765166082.post-54162923558255078732011-08-13T19:33:05.371-07:002011-08-13T19:33:05.371-07:00Okay, I admit to giggling about parts of this, so ...Okay, I admit to giggling about parts of this, so please forgive me. I think the truth of it is, you have to laugh about these things that happen, or you'll just drive yourself insane. One day, you will be able to look back with no regrets, and a lot of small smiles that your brothers will have missed.houndstoothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159272473651561647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890029005765166082.post-7783047534110648192011-08-13T13:10:57.632-07:002011-08-13T13:10:57.632-07:00Thanks Gail! I know I'm not the only one out ...Thanks Gail! I know I'm not the only one out there going through this but boy it sure does feel like it sometimes!!The Barn Doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16628854420364509748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890029005765166082.post-28046519039186106162011-08-13T12:09:37.736-07:002011-08-13T12:09:37.736-07:00You need to visit with my sister. Bev was the one...You need to visit with my sister. Bev was the one who was the main care giver for Dad in his declining years.<br /><br />She was much more patient than I could ever have been. Maybe that is why you are there, you are the right one. Bev was our angel and you are your family's angel. It is a hard job.<br /><br />Dad's physical condition remained long after his present mind was gone. He was still functional and always busy, just not always busy with the right things. <br /><br />Like the day, Beverly watched him as he cleaned the kitchen stove. There was a counter in between so she could not see exactly what he was doing. He was busy, happy and she had checked on him once. She could see him so she kept on working. Later she discovered he not only had a dishrag cleaning the stove but had mixed sugar and water and packed it neatly around each ELECTRIC burner...did a good job of it. <br /><br />What helped Beverly was taking Dad to the nursing facility for a few days ever so often for respite. We all helped but nothing is as hard as being the main care giver.<br /><br />You are your Dad's angel...even if he doesn't acknowledge, he does appreciate it.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.com