20th November
2008
So after thinking things over for a bit, one of our sons called tonight, assuring me it is the right thing, to do a week’s respite in the New Year.
We discussed all the pro’s and con’s, keeping Dad’s best interest at the forefront of any decision making. During the process of the journey, I have updated both sons after medical visits, drug changes and suggestions from the specialist. It’s comforting that we always agree on the action to take (or not to take).
If it were not causing some medical issues for me, I’d try to slug it out. That was a huge factor in his decision – “if you get so sick you can’t care for Dad, then he will have to go in for sure, not just for a week”. I feel better now that the decision has been made.
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Wonderful. What a terrific son. Glad you have the peace about the decision…blessings on your day.
I am sure that your sons know how well you take care of their dad, and equally sure that they want to protect your health as well.
Just yesterday I read an article about the health effects of stress on the body. And it sounded very much like what you are experiencing. Yes, stress does take its toll.
You are absolutely doing the right thing–take care of yourself, and then you will be able to continue to care for W for a time.
I’m glad you have some support on the issues at hand.
Jean, you’re in the stage now where you really have to balance your health against how much you can reasonably do to care for W. I think that you should use everything at your disposal, such as respite and day-care, to make things work for you for as long as you can. I know that you know that you CANNOT compromise your health, no matter what.
I’m glad that your sons are understanding. That makes all the difference.
I’m praying for you and W.
Love, Laura
Good choice, good support. We blogospherics concur!
I’m right there with you Jean.