tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-162012097646496082.post6011164802282602000..comments2023-11-05T01:18:48.473-07:00Comments on melody-mae: i know.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07451856462658763040noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-162012097646496082.post-15361992306981471752013-07-18T16:37:50.484-07:002013-07-18T16:37:50.484-07:00Praying for you and hoping that things are going w...Praying for you and hoping that things are going well. Peace to you!Outside Looking Inhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204368005906310192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-162012097646496082.post-82744849174681058862013-07-06T22:17:34.744-07:002013-07-06T22:17:34.744-07:00Love you, sweet friend.
Love your transparency.
...Love you, sweet friend.<br /><br />Love your transparency.<br /><br />Praying for you to have His peace in the midst of this.<br /><br />Thanks for your sweet note today. So needed to hear from a friend, as I continue to walk through HARD stuff.<br /><br />Filled with JOY for you, as you were BLESSED with such a special time with your daughter this weekend.<br /><br />Hugs!<br /><br />Laurel :)Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17253303288242135440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-162012097646496082.post-67371755852067553622013-06-28T10:49:35.361-07:002013-06-28T10:49:35.361-07:00You have been in my prayers since we talked... and...You have been in my prayers since we talked... and I love you my dear dear friend. We all want to be heard, to be validated and acknowledged. I am thinking that until this happens it may be a constant battle to surrender the feelings you have. But if the validation and acknowledgement does not come... what then? You are taking it to a Higher level by talking to God. Sometimes we may be called to surrender regardless of what the other person does or does not do.... does that make sense? I will be continuing to pray for your peace and acceptance, that you can do it with grace. As you said the other day, you know it's happening, you can't change it. All you can change it how you respond to it. Again I pray for extra grace in your response. Hugs. (call me if you wanna talk some more!!) songbyrdonthemountainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15972167645190643502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-162012097646496082.post-87236481000920734472013-06-27T22:29:29.287-07:002013-06-27T22:29:29.287-07:00Hi Melody! I can relate to your dilemma. We hired ...Hi Melody! I can relate to your dilemma. We hired a 24/7 care worker for my mother in law, and had a 'talk' with my Dad about where he was going to live after my Mom died.<br /><br />I did not have to take in a parent, but the idea of it really challenged me. It will be a huge change, but it might be a really good one too. Give it some time to see how it works out. God will show you what to do.<br /><br />I will pray for you my dear blog friend.<br /><br />Peace in Christ,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-162012097646496082.post-35840746614489190912013-06-27T18:16:18.580-07:002013-06-27T18:16:18.580-07:00I can relate to this. My folks, 90 and 93, live i...I can relate to this. My folks, 90 and 93, live in an ALF a mile from us. I check on them daily, I am their medical advocate, I feel the responsibility of their well-being. Our lives are on hold for whatever interruptions will come from their needs (and there are a lot of them.) I have struggled too, with having them so much in our life, but God HAS shown me that this is his plan for me right now. I think of all my folks did to raise me, help me, support me. I realize my children are watching how I treat my folks...and will learn from this how to care for me when I need it. I have more peace about this caretaking role than I used to, but it IS a challenge to set your own self aside when needed to serve your parents. It does help to remember that this is just for a season. It's not for long, really. I don't want to have any regrets later. But, know that you are not alone in your thoughts about losing some of your own "life." God bless you!<br />Marianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-162012097646496082.post-57568419063135421042013-06-27T16:26:28.065-07:002013-06-27T16:26:28.065-07:00Feelings are feelings. By facing your fears and yo...Feelings are feelings. By facing your fears and your feelings you are one step closer to where you need to be - at peace with yourself. Remember that serenity prayer.....accept what you can't change - change what you can - and the wisdom to know the difference. You have every right to take care of yourself and to have boundaries. Prayers for you from Texas....Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623820316056914224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-162012097646496082.post-89082425229796657742013-06-27T14:18:38.194-07:002013-06-27T14:18:38.194-07:00I would say two things:
1) maybe have a trial amo...I would say two things:<br /><br />1) maybe have a trial amount of time to see how it goes<br /><br />2) have a meeting together and lay some very clear rules to establish boundaries, like calling before coming over, or making plans with you.<br /><br />That would be really hard. I am praying for you all. I totally get where you're coming from. i would be kicking and screaming inside too. It's a hard transition but you can do it!Laura Railinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06942162058173860225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-162012097646496082.post-61258896076195068092013-06-27T13:54:10.561-07:002013-06-27T13:54:10.561-07:00You are wise to think this decision through very c...You are wise to think this decision through very carefully. There isn't a "one size fits all families" answer. I don't know what the health issues are for her but there are options available. I pray God will mak the options obvious and give you peace as you struggle with this. I respect your sincere honesty. Life is just plain hard sometimes. 🌸Sweet Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614958513434632328noreply@blogger.com