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Comment on Saturday April 20, 2013 by 21 April 2013 | Daynotes Journal

21 April 2013 | Daynotes Journal — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:10:14 +0000

[...] – Barbara’s dad came home briefly, but is now back in the hospital. I almost paid a visit to the hospital myself yesterday, to have a heart-to-heart chat with some of [...]

Comment on Saturday February 2, 2013 by Chris Els

Chris Els — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 15:43:34 +0000

Our sincerest sympathy with your situation.
As I suggested to Bob, maybe it is time to involve Hospice to help. They are empathetic, without being emotionally so involved. They have the professional skills to support your parents psychologically. This should take some of the strain off, as well as making your mother feel better.
Just a suggestion.

We pray for you.
C

Comment on Saturday February 2, 2013 by Bonnie Fauth

Bonnie Fauth — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:47:34 +0000

Barbara I am so sad to hear what you are experencing. I will be thinking of you and your family. I pray there is a solution that will be best for everyone.

Comment on Thursday January 10, 2013 by Lynn McGuire

Lynn McGuire — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:23:14 +0000

Sorry for the tough times with your Dad. My wife is going through the same, just four to five years behind you. Maybe one or two, hopefully not.

Here in the Great State of Texas, our banks require that you use their specific POA for anything pertaining to the bank. My wife and her Dad had to go to Bank of America and Fidelity both to get my wife POA on his accounts. And use their specific forms in each case. Took them an entire afternoon to get it all done.

Better get POA on your mom also. You never know.

Comment on Thursday January 10, 2013 by Friday, 11 January 2013 | Daynotes Journal

Friday, 11 January 2013 | Daynotes Journal — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:36:12 +0000

[...] – Things aren’t going very well with Barbara’s [...]

Comment on Tuesday January 8, 2013 by Bonnie Fauth

Bonnie Fauth — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:55:54 +0000

Very sorry to hear about the serious health issues for Uncle Richard. Dad had the same thing. Please know we are thinking of all of you, in this stressful time. Also please let Aunt Sankie we asked about her.

Bonnie Fauth

Comment on Tuesday January 8, 2013 by Wednesday, 9 January 2013 | Daynotes Journal

Wednesday, 9 January 2013 | Daynotes Journal — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 12:53:57 +0000

[...] – Barbara’s dad is still in the hospital. The news isn’t good, exactly, but it’s about the best that could be expected. Barbara’s hoping he’ll [...]

Comment on Wednesday October 24, 2012 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Barbara Fritchman Thompson — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 23:51:11 +0000

Mike, thank you so much for the thoughts. Yes, it has been rough but I think this last episode of having to go in the hospital out of town and keeping mom and I down there at the beach instead of being able to come home may have been an eye opener.

Regardless of my views, I always appreciate kind words and thoughts from caring people.

Barbara

Comment on Wednesday October 24, 2012 by Michael

Michael — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:57:05 +0000

Barbara,

I’m a reader of your husband’s blog, and have been kept updated on the struggles you are enduring with your mom and dad. I’ve been through the same thing with my parents during the last few years.

I know it’s not easy, and I know how stubborn older parents can be. It’s a tough balancing act trying to have them be happy, yet look out for their health and well being. There is comfort in knowing that your doing was you think is best.

I just wanted to tell you that you and your family are in my prayers. I know that is hocus pocus in Robert’s world view and I don’t know your views. But, it gives me some comfort, I hope it give you a bit of comfort too.

Mike

Comment on Sunday September 23, 2012 by Barbara Fritchman Thompson

Barbara Fritchman Thompson — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:47:34 +0000

Once Bob gets the pictures off my camera I will see what I have. I don’t think I took many in Blowing Rock though I should have taken some of all the pretty flowers.