Now you got me yawning, Greer.

Morning you two!! the reason I am yawning, Mom was up all night.

yaaa sorry sick babys huh

No, I mean my mom. She has alzheimer's and last night was a rough night!!

My mom called me this morning to let me know that my nephew who hs been in a coma for 14 years passed away yesterday. I was just trying to console this morning because I know that not only was this sad about his passing but in a way he supported 5 families. My nephew made it to 17 years of age. His sister had burned up in a trailer fire but when he was three he had burns all over his body. Shelby went quickly but little Nathan was ona feeder tube and mom cared for the child every since he was a baby actually. 4 of my 5 sisters are looking for new jobs and mom had to let all the care team of nurses and aides go to seek new employment. Mom had prayed that God would let Nathan pass because he had been in such pain. All he ever could do was follow you with his eyes. Mom had fault many court battles just to do in home care for him and she was the supervisor of the care team. I deal with Alheimer residents every night at the nursing home. I know how traumatic it can be to deal with them. Every time I go into their rooms after a year and a half of working there I have to retell them who I am. I pray for comfort you in this time with your mother. I know my mother has been a pillar of strength for me. She witnessed the passing of my wife and the girlfriend I had after my wife's passing. May 3rd was my wife's passing and it was easier this year the third year anniversary of her passing. I know the end of June, the anniversary date of my girlfriend's passing will be easier this year. The grief has done its worse and I am still alive. If it wasn't for the nursing home I wouldn't have been able to deal with the double whammy. Helping others who have been through similiar situations even though it is my job is also my calling. I hope you get the rest you need to deal with it.

Thank you so much for these words. It helps when someone really do know what I am going through.
I am so sorry that you have had so much to deal with. I know that was rough. You are lucky to have a mother that would care for you, and about you.
My prays are with you, and thanks again!!

You are welcome, greer51. I hope you able to surround yourself with friends. I know that has helped me a lot. I was just reading about that couple with all them kids in Arkansas.

One of the issues that we deal with at the nursing home is validity. It is like who cares more. I was working with an aide who was a CNA supervisor at another facility. She had worked there for 5 years and first as just as an aide herself. Because of her mother's condition during those 5 years she had to take 4 days off from work. So they had to let her go because she missed too much. She is only working 2 days off 2 days on because her mother is fixing to pass. Last night she sat with an Alzheimer who needed attention while a male aide and I did the last rounds before dayshift came on when we give our walking rounds report so that they can relieve us. She complained that she was sorry that she couldn't help us do the rounds because she felt she wasn't doing enough. I told her if she wasn't there to watch that one resident so that resident was safe that the other male aide and I couldn't have done our jobs. I told her that they all are important. That what she was doing was just as important if not more. It is like what is more important the motor of a vehicle or the transmission.

roy am so sorry to hear about your loss , my prayers are with you sweetie babs

Thank you, Babs.

Roy, thank you again. I know that any info is good info.

hope ya mom feels better soon

Morning Everyone



Roy,sorry to hear about your nephew.my prayers are with you and your family


Greer,i know there is know cure for Alzheimer's but i'm hoping and wishing for the best for your mom

Thanks, I know in the long one, it will be OK

Happy Mother's day! Roy my condolences for your nephew and his family. Good morning everyone!

Thank ya'll for the support. I hope everyone is having a good day.

Well Folks. I got the old man home today. I am just waiting for Hospice to get here to get the PT<OT set up. Mom was up again, but not quite as much, and she was very quiet, as she only woke me once.

My friend on maintenance got the tensioner bar welded up. It took a 6011 rod like we used to use to weld with at Tyson's. At first he the rod he used didn't seem to bond with the broken metal. I could tell that he was a good welder from the weld on the metal. I will be trying to figure out how to mount the bracket back up now that I took it out. It will probably be easier to figure out when I feel rested. It is different caring for the one who cared for you when it comes to be the one who is admiminstering care. I hope you are doing well with your mother, Greer.

Thank you Roy, I am doing OK. With dad home now, it will be iffy.

Hi guys!!!!