Marlis, I just read this. I am so sorry. I had imagined that you and Charlie would go on the same forever, but I know that wasn't possible. Please let us know how you are and what is going on with Charlie. Love you, girl.

Marlis: God bless you!

What amazing families there are out there. Your blogs are a source of inspiration for me. I'm still caring for my 90 yr old end of life dad, but in his home. The hospital consultant suggested yesterday that a new lump in his groin area might be the bowel and liver masses have spread into lymph glands. My poor daddy, he says he feels ok but his hopes are crushed when the truth and reality are given to him. Because of memory issues he forgets?? The truth, I'm not sure if I should re enforce the truth of go along with his belief/denial. It's so difficult especially when his 85 year old girlfriend says to him 'he'll get better'. Thank you to everyone.

Marlis, oh my gosh, what a tough decision you had to make. Thank goodness Charlie's daughter was there to share her thoughts and ideas on what would be best for her father, and for your husband. I have followed your journey with Charlie and you did an outstanding job with something so very difficult. I hope Charlie will settle in smoothly with his daughter. It was good that she had a chance to care for him before taking on this very difficult task.

You must feel so lost now, hope you have friends and your family to rally around you. I went back to read your profile, to keep busy bring out all those unpublished children's books and start working on them.

Thank you for sharing. It reminds me of decisions facing me and to enjoy the time I have now.

This was so hard to read Marlis, and I'm so sorry for the pain you are going through. Decisions made from a foundation of love are always in our LO's best interest. You put Charlie first! He will be cared for by your and his daughter who wants to care for her daddy. It would have been easier for you to place him close to you, but you chose to listen to your heart and I admire you, you are a loving wife and care warrior! Bless you and I will be praying for Laurie, her family and Charlie to have a peaceful transition. Prayers and hugs to you dear one.

My heart goes out to you,Marlis, My situation this year was much the same with John's final illness and death in June .......I too have had to make some painful decisions.And in fact I am still having to make decisions that are difficult. My health is not good and so that has complicated things . I will be thinking about you and praying the Lord will just hold you in His arms...giving you peace and comfort and direction. ☺️