tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14212250.post7435331503691597737..comments2023-10-30T08:34:13.854-05:00Comments on Living in Minnesota: What a Difference a Day Makesrilerahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03575145654738200419noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14212250.post-10304900091144517952008-04-02T22:10:00.000-05:002008-04-02T22:10:00.000-05:00Thank you everyone for your support and advice. I ...Thank you everyone for your support and advice. I truly appreciate it. Rick, thank you for your words of encouragement. It is so helpful to hear how your family handled this.rilerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03575145654738200419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14212250.post-60932214493084645882008-04-02T13:58:00.000-05:002008-04-02T13:58:00.000-05:00one more thought...i've probably mentioned this be...one more thought...i've probably mentioned this before, but i really believe the sooner the better - while she can still enjoy and appreciate some of the benefits of a group home, and there are many.<BR/><BR/>no matter when you do it the transition period will/may seem horrible at first, but it will pass.cornbread hellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04044619147561532271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14212250.post-39060911565208507902008-04-02T13:52:00.000-05:002008-04-02T13:52:00.000-05:00when we made the move it was as a direct result of...when we made the move it was as a direct result of a meeting mom and my siblings and i had with mom's minister. we went to him specifically for his advice and experience in dealing with such matters. <BR/>the combination of her inclusion in the discussion and the fact that her minister *suggested* it made it easier.<BR/><BR/>it was still a very difficult thing to do. i don't envy you.cornbread hellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04044619147561532271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14212250.post-57431042269655871222008-04-02T08:27:00.000-05:002008-04-02T08:27:00.000-05:00Have you talked things over with your sister? Mayb...Have you talked things over with your sister? Maybe she has some ideas?<BR/><BR/>Sorry, but I also don't have any concrete advice other than to really listen to your gut. What is it telling you? Is it saying that moving mom at this point would cause more harm than good? Or is it telling you that you should make this move now so that you can save your sanity?<BR/><BR/>I know this is hard. Heck, the whole road of caregiving is hard. There are always decisions and choices and you just never really know if it is right or wrong. All you can do is what your gut is telling you. <BR/><BR/>Hang in there.~Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16022026685666792412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14212250.post-33323499599116905152008-04-01T21:30:00.000-05:002008-04-01T21:30:00.000-05:00i wish i had some advice for you about how/if/when...i wish i had some advice for you about how/if/when to tell your mom but i don't. maybe someone else will. you have always made good decisions so i have every confidence that you will know what's right for your mom. keep us posted. (((hugs)))nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06515915145263951789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14212250.post-42935758983377775222008-04-01T21:25:00.000-05:002008-04-01T21:25:00.000-05:00Hi Robyn, just trying to catch up on what's going ...Hi Robyn, just trying to catch up on what's going on with you and your Mom. Sometimes I think the decision-making is the hardest part of caregiving. It is wearying, and I don't have any advice to offer, just a shoulder if you need it.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15998945782450878164noreply@blogger.com