Posted by Dinah on April 20, 2003, at 23:21:52
In reply to Worried, posted by noa on April 20, 2003, at 21:25:23
It's an awful time for parents and children when the roles start to reverse. I don't blame you for not feeling ready. :( And it sounds as if you've got a good relationship with your parents.
If it feels right to you to go, then you should. I'm sure your brothers and father, and of course your mother, could use some support.
But don't be too pessimistic, Noa. Sometimes what you fear is true, but sometimes it isn't. My father was in terrible shape about two years ago. For a year or so after, I was sure that he wouldn't make it much longer. He had had a series of TIA's and shingles and peripheral neuropathy, along with unspecified liver problems and spinal stenosis (sp?). His face was grey and haggard, he couldn't hold a pen to write without curling his fingers with his other hand, and his left leg was dead weight. But now he is doing so much better. He's walking a bit around the house, can write again, and has some color. I never ever thought he could get again to this point. I don't think his doctors did either.
I'm sending my most positive thoughts to you that your parents are just going through a rough patch like my dad was. And lots of warm thoughts for you as well.
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