To sum it up, ran away to Wyoming when I was 17, raised two kids on my own as a single parent for 17 years, In 2005 when my kids flew the nest ;( I took a chance, married a mortician and came back "home" to be near my parents and siblings,I work full (plus) time in a funeral home with my husband. Since the middle. of 09 , my parents started to noticeably decline. I have had to get way more involved in their care.,they still live on the family farm about 20 miles away.I am so thankful that I...Read More
To sum it up, ran away to Wyoming when I was 17, raised two kids on my own as a single parent for 17 years, In 2005 when my kids flew the nest ;( I took a chance, married a mortician and came back "home" to be near my parents and siblings,I work full (plus) time in a funeral home with my husband. Since the middle. of 09 , my parents started to noticeably decline. I have had to get way more involved in their care.,they still live on the family farm about 20 miles away.I am so thankful that I found this site!I am just getting on this ride, and have tons to learn and experience. I appreciate all the experiences,insights, frustrations, hugs, smiles, anger,laughs.and not to mention the support.
I am caring for my father, Dad, who is 83 years old, living at home and the primary ailment is general age-related decline.
I am caring for my mother, Mom, who is 82 years old, living at home and the primary ailment is general age-related decline.