by eamarquardt » Tue Apr 27, 2010 7:01 pm
When I was in college my mother died suddenly of a stroke.
My father had ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) and my mother had been taking care of him. My older brother was a surgical resident at UCLA and got only 1 day off every two weeks.
I became the HMFIC of the family caring for my father and 13 year old brother. If I wasn't in class (full college load) I was with my father. I did get a few hours off every other week. Dad was wise and knew I had to go the "distance" and took it easy on me. Dad felt when my older brother came home it was "holiday" routine and asked for a lot more. My brother couldn't see how I made it 13 days, ha.
I was very busy!
Dad lasted another 8 months. We were able to keep him out of the hospital. His last night was really a bear (for both of us) as he was having considerable difficulty breathing. My brother usually called in the a.m. to see how we slept. My answer that final morning: "I don't know. We didn't get enough to form an opinion". Gotta have a sense of humor!
So, I'm proud of you for taking care of your wife and sticking by her side. I know how much effort is required.
Suzy and I hit 36 years last week.
Respectfully,
Gus
The opinions in this post are my own. My comments are directed to those that might like an alternative approach to those already espoused.There is the right way,the wrong way,the USMC way, your way, my way, and the highway.
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