tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post1512037501138487177..comments2023-06-04T03:56:55.209-07:00Comments on Tales From My Empty Nest: Aging ParentsTales From My Empty Nesthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13788675019831201104noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-76017270721456436922010-02-07T03:07:10.373-08:002010-02-07T03:07:10.373-08:00I enjoyed reading your blog, and can so relate to ...I enjoyed reading your blog, and can so relate to being both an empty nester and helping aging parents. <br /><br />I lost my dad about 18 months ago, but I spent so many hours taking him to appointments, etc, and helping my mom out in that way. As you mentioned, it's so hard to find time to balance all of it.<br /><br />It helps to know we're not alone!Stitcher Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787792577271952514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-84038118260526667022010-02-02T23:11:43.345-08:002010-02-02T23:11:43.345-08:00Thankfully your parents have such a wonderful daug...Thankfully your parents have such a wonderful daughter! this is something I think most of us worry about as we see our parents age. <br /><br />I will keep you and your mom in my prayers!Diannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724974941235663416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-31252187066070765772010-02-02T18:28:40.882-08:002010-02-02T18:28:40.882-08:00Well said...and you speak for most of us.
Your ki...Well said...and you speak for most of us.<br /><br />Your kindness and appreciation is so evident.<br />I pray God gives us all the patience , strength, and energy<br />we need. <br /><br />Take that break this weekend. Do something fun and renewing.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />love,keleeKeleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306965763219789916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-72235027680219125762010-02-02T16:51:08.000-08:002010-02-02T16:51:08.000-08:00Thanks for stoppping by. I too have aging parents...Thanks for stoppping by. I too have aging parents ... it is hard. Hope your Mom is doing much better! Where at in NC do you live? I live in Cary and we had snow and ice and can't wait for things to get back to normal!!Haden Newshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155034400844196219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-81549129092885800502010-02-02T07:25:51.866-08:002010-02-02T07:25:51.866-08:00I pray that your mother's surgery goes well an...I pray that your mother's surgery goes well and that her vision will be restored completely. Thank you for your prayers for little EKW. We will be thinking of all of you today and in the coming weeks. I understand what you are going through.GrannySmithGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02151967959608607782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-74515494528547520742010-02-02T05:11:05.393-08:002010-02-02T05:11:05.393-08:00You truly are paving your path to heaven one brick...You truly are paving your path to heaven one brick at a time. I was my maternal grandfather's guardian until his death two years ago. It was difficult as he had Alzheimer's. Now my maternal grandmother will soon be moving in. She will be 88. I am still not sure how I am going to handle an 8 year old, my schoolwork, wifely and household duties and still keep my business afloat. <br />Let's keep praying.Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-62694113629784789462010-02-01T21:14:04.384-08:002010-02-01T21:14:04.384-08:00Hang in there...I know just what you are talking a...Hang in there...I know just what you are talking about. I sure hope that your mother gets her eye vision back...I will be sure to say a prayer for her.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />LindaLinda@Coastal Charmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01216295757799446261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-61093117314131789182010-02-01T20:18:14.198-08:002010-02-01T20:18:14.198-08:00I will certainly keep you and your parents in my p...I will certainly keep you and your parents in my prayers. My husband and I are both dealing with aging parents as well. It is difficult to deal with the role reversal. I know exactly how you feel. I hope you got some time this weekend to rest. Those brief periods of time to ourselves are so important. Take care of yourself and know that there are lots of us who are thinking about you! :-)Domestic Designerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08606783677241301260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-79732704352980635222010-02-01T15:36:07.518-08:002010-02-01T15:36:07.518-08:00Oh sweetie, I wish I could wrap my arms around you...Oh sweetie, I wish I could wrap my arms around you and give you a hug. Living with a man that's 20 years older than myself with alzheimers is a daily test. I'm slowly watching the man I married 31 years ago disappear before my eyes. I know God doesn't give us more than we can handle, but I question a lot lately what more is.. I'll lift you up in prayer... I hope your mother is getting along a lot better now.... hope you didn't get the snow they predicted... many many hugs ~lynne~Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01257730471888896363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-74510768173341616992010-02-01T08:33:19.291-08:002010-02-01T08:33:19.291-08:00I sent you an email but wanted to let you know you...I sent you an email but wanted to let you know you are one of the winners of the note cards giveaway. I'll need your mailing address to send them to you!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583817947078375493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-10117205598625948512010-01-30T18:28:49.911-08:002010-01-30T18:28:49.911-08:00What a sweet post - and what a tremendous blessing...What a sweet post - and what a tremendous blessing to have both of your parents still living..and living so close! Changes bring adjustments for everyone - and, of course, God gives the strenght...and grace..you need. Hope your weekend "in" will be just what you need...enjoy yourself, guilt free:)<br /><br />Praying for your mom's recovery and dad's patience:) Such a sweet picture.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02922994263280650480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-61202385345282166492010-01-30T18:09:48.769-08:002010-01-30T18:09:48.769-08:00Oh I do feel for you. It's so hard to be pati...Oh I do feel for you. It's so hard to be patient sometimes. While my mother has been doing well since just before Christmas, my husband's mother has been having an awful time recently. It's only natural that things wear on our nerves every now and again. I'm always around it you need to vent!Belle (from Life of a...)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17948665147630448055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-91551180516891332152010-01-30T13:36:51.303-08:002010-01-30T13:36:51.303-08:00I just figured out how to connect to you blog and ...I just figured out how to connect to you blog and not just your profile! I am really new to this! I love it that we picked the same background! Great taste.<br /><br />I will pray for your parents.Wonder Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13006664232594287625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-22270955104679183072010-01-30T11:36:33.935-08:002010-01-30T11:36:33.935-08:00Both of my parents have passed, but I have a good ...Both of my parents have passed, but I have a good friend who is going through this same thing. She gets short with her mom and then feels guilty about it, but her mom can be so difficult. It is a hard balance. But I know you, one of the sweetest people ever, are doing a great job. xoxoSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06173303399522862906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-66116583257379271632010-01-30T09:42:48.846-08:002010-01-30T09:42:48.846-08:00Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. Your wr...Thank you so much for stopping by my blog. Your writng really touched me because I have been there with my daddy when he was sick and now facing the same sort of experience with my father-in-law. It is a challenge and a blessing all in one. When the roles reverse you feel so many times you're caught in the middle. My prayers are with you and your parents. Take care of yourself and do some of the great ideas your daughter suggested...she sounds like a jewel!Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03519485460098429364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-27950661423005431052010-01-30T07:53:17.875-08:002010-01-30T07:53:17.875-08:00I know exactly how you feel and what you are going...I know exactly how you feel and what you are going through and took a moment to pray for God's grace to surround you and give you rest this weekend. Dealing with aging parents has been the hardest thing, and especially when they get grumpier and more demanding at a time when we are more busy than ever ourselves.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583817947078375493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-49452483275459672082010-01-30T06:25:06.796-08:002010-01-30T06:25:06.796-08:00You know, my husband and I were just talking about...You know, my husband and I were just talking about this very thing. As we age we're having to experience more things like this with family and friends. With parents it's especially challenging and I'm having to bite my tongue a lot with my mother right now as she's making some of her life choices (I lost my dad 5 years ago).<br /><br />Interesting stage of life we're in right now....elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307796474839235020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-33211652638874601672010-01-30T02:58:50.066-08:002010-01-30T02:58:50.066-08:00I love this post, but more then that, I love what ...I love this post, but more then that, I love what your daughter wrote above in the comment section. You are blessed.Love Being A Nonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510618983227889123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3163748992686653116.post-59833143685850848122010-01-29T23:03:58.478-08:002010-01-29T23:03:58.478-08:00Hang in there, Mom! You are such a blessing to Na...Hang in there, Mom! You are such a blessing to Nan and Pap. There is no way they could get by without you. I hope you enjoy your snow days. Take some time for you - read a magazine, watch a movie, sleep late, paint your nails... you deserve it! Love you!Sweet, Sassy, Southern and Classyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03335642387184338057noreply@blogger.com