Sunday, November 13, 2005

Parents in need...

Someone mentioned to me that I'm now one of the generation that looks after the parents as well as looking after my own family. I don't think I'm there yet but it gives me food for thought. How will I handle the needs of my parents in a dependence situation and balance the needs of my own family? It's the sandwich effect.

Mom was leaving the hospital just as I was going. The main Doctor showed up and spoke with Mom. They don't have a clue what is the issue. The doctor wants to push to get him to another hospital. It's become clear that this present hospital can do no more for him.

I need to stay at home tomorrow. I can't keep up driving back and forth like this. It's excrutiating. My back is starting to suffer for it. I feel guilty though for not visiting.

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