March 12, 2003
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My dad meets with the social worker at home today. She's going to come and evaluate my mom. This is where I think things are going to get bad. Very bad. I think there has always been this part of my dad that thinks that my mom won't get any worse. That she'll still be able to giggle with him and hold his hand and call him Stan. He's starting to realize that those days are numbered.
I've known for a while. That doesn't make it any easier. I want my mom back. I'm starting to think I have soo many problems with my mother-in-law...because I almost resent her being "normal". Does this make sense? It's like I feel she should be the one with dementia because she is older. Crazy. I don't wish this disease on anyone, ever.
Please pray for my mom and dad. They are two of the greatest people I have ever had the privilege of knowing.
I'm soo lucky to be able to call them mom and dad.
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The hugs I am offering you couldn't be more sincere.
... I want my mom back too.
Will do.
you got it hon
What you said about your MIL made perfect sense. I can't imagine what you must be going through. MAny hugs sent your way and a prayer for strength.
<>< Heather ><>
My mom died 12 years ago. I have had problems always with my MIL because she is SO not my mother. Polar opposites, not just the health issue, but everything. It's normal. And what you and your dad are facing is harder than there are words for. Prayers ascending for all of you.
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