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Donna: I could not agree more with you. I have been taking care of my parents for nine years and I can tell you that the role reversal has indeed changed. I believe it’s a fact that the older a parent becomes, the more they regress and act like children – thus Parenting my Parent(s). Keep up the good work. You are a blessing to those of us who need your support.
Thank you for your comment Carol! There is value in both sides of this debate, but the way I feel and look at it, will not be swayed. As I have stated in other comments, they are just words, it is the attitude of the heart that counts and will make the difference.
Donna Webb´s last blog ..Donna’s Soap Box!
I’ve been a caregiver for over a year now. I can say that this job has been the most difficult and rewarding job. I retired from teaching in Dec. 2008. To be honest, I resent leaving, but in life things never really go as planned. The cliché’ if you want to make God laugh, make plans.
I am one of the primary caregivers for my mother. My father died a year ago from cancer (2009). My mother had a stroke in March 2008 and was later diagnosed with Parkinson’s. It definitely has not been easy. I look forward to my days off. My sisters and I take turns caring for my mother. My pray is to ask Christ for strength, love and patience!
My days are bright when my mom can recall details or events. Even though my mom has had a stroke she still remembers some things. My mother will ask why she is sick and when will things change. I told my mother that I don’t know why, but we know Christ is still on HIS’ throne. I told her that we will at understand it better by and by. It’s funny, I read that a caregiver stated that it takes 1 mother to take care of 7 children, but it takes 7 children to care for their mother.