tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658260494355306754.post3182262455281059472..comments2023-04-27T09:53:04.167-05:00Comments on Taking Care of Mom and Dad: Diane said…Daughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14732181531247456798noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658260494355306754.post-68101500160416873892011-01-10T20:44:40.301-06:002011-01-10T20:44:40.301-06:00Mom,
I agree with all of these wonderful ladies w...Mom, <br />I agree with all of these wonderful ladies who have so wonderfully put what I sometimes fail to say. A Pastor that is real is so much better then those pastors that seems so fake. Remember David G? He was real, we saw him cry and we've seen him laugh and I dare say we've seen him preturbed, but some of the other's just don't seem to be on the same level as an ordinary person.. so how can they teach us and help us through those times that never touch them? <br /><br />I'd rather have a real pastor with real emotions who struggles then a holyer than thou one who has no clue what I'm going through! <br /><br />I agree with Thimbelle I know Gma would not be happy but a scheldule that co esists with the other daily tasks would be easier for everyone. As she continues down her road this may make things easier for her to. That staying up till after 10pm (cause it takes a while and she wants to talk) and then being up and functioning at 7 isn't always easy. It needs to be something that works for you to. <br /><br />Hang in there! But please don't stop writing if nothing else it helps the rest of us deal with our feelings to. And I look forwad to your Blog just ask Corey :)<br /><br />Loves and a big hug!Cherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10955117702806832703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658260494355306754.post-23939858966644789852011-01-10T17:16:11.877-06:002011-01-10T17:16:11.877-06:00I would not want a pastor who was somehow able to ...I would not want a pastor who was somehow able to live outside the world that I inhabit. I want one that experiences the same emotions as I do. Even God, when he came to minister to us, came as a man - one who experienced disappointment, anger, grief, weariness, etc. So we know these emotions are not ungodly.<br /><br />Don't beat yourself up! It leaves ugly bruises :)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00578600599264586036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658260494355306754.post-46102196249304290802011-01-09T07:00:17.133-06:002011-01-09T07:00:17.133-06:00I say again, please, please, please don't stop...I say again, please, please, please don't stop writing. If what you say offends people, it may be that their loved one just isn't there yet. I truly appreciate you expressing what some of us (who knows maybe all of us) are feeling. And, speaking for myself I love that you are a Pastor and are real. I believe that God would have it that way. Then, we know again that when we are weak, He indeed is strong. Now, back to your blog, I look for it every morning while I am watching my Dad either stare blankly or sleep when he used to have awesome conversations with me. Sometimes, I am angry and resentful to, but have decided to direct that anger at the disease, and so far that is working. May God grant you a smooth day as you lead others in worship to Him!!!!!! : )Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10208840641124416421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3658260494355306754.post-69599214614011708952011-01-09T01:37:50.352-06:002011-01-09T01:37:50.352-06:00First of all, you must remember, every day that lo...First of all, you must remember, every day that long before you were a Pastor, you were a daughter.<br /><br />And as daughters who are caring for our Moms, it becomes hard when we have to do things that we thought we would NEVER have to do for our parents. <br /><br />I've said it before - and I'll say it again... There is no chapter in The Daughter Handbook about this stuff.<br /><br />Now, about your Mom's med schedule: First of all, is it possible that you can simply break the pills into three dosing times per day - that just *happen* to coincide with breakfast, lunch and dinner? If you are worried about this, it's time to make friends with your Pharmacist; they will be able to tell you if your proposed schedule will work, or if there are meds that are contraindicated in your (hopefully simplified) schedule.<br /><br />IF for some reason you can't change the multiple pill times (i.e. before breakfast and after breakfast) then you may want to consider bringing in a paid Aide to administer Mom (and Dad's) meds every morning. If you can find the Perfect Aide, she will not only help you with the meds, but also with breakfast, and any dressing/bathing needs that your Mom might have.<br /><br />And - this is a HUGE bonus - typically, AD patients respond BETTER to "outsiders" than they do to their primary caregivers. So... you get two hours in the morning - when you need them the most! and a more cooperative Mom. Talk about a win-win! <br /><br />If you go through an Agency, be sure and tell them that Sunday's are a MUST!<br /><br />Sometimes, God's light shines through us... and sometimes it shines *around* us, *on* us, and *over* us, to remind us that he truly is our Father God.<br /><br />You are doing an AMAZING job. I promise! :)<br /><br />(((hugs))) ThimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com