The last several months have been stressful on mom and I. What it takes spiritually and emotionally to move from your family home of 64 years is way more stressful than the million and one tasks and coordination nightmares you face. We would not have gotten through it whole without the kindness of others. It's the moving company that at the last minute took pity on me and … [Read more...]
Letters To Our Daughter: Trying To Read The Newspaper
Yesterday was seven years ago that my dad died. Seven years. Some days it feels like yesterday that we would have breakfast together and read articles to one another while sharing the local paper. Some days it feels like he has been gone forever. I am grateful to have the original 12 letters my dad wrote to me my freshman year in college. There is something about holding … [Read more...]
Caregivers, Touch And Communication Are Intimately Tied Together
I created this video blog three years ago. Mom is now 90 and has slowed down considerably during the intervening years. Now that I’ve moved in with mom to take care for her, I am reminded how an intimate touch opens the door to communication. Disclaimer: The material in this blog is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to replace, nor does it replace, consulting … [Read more...]
Will You Have To Repay Your Mom’s Debt After Her Death?
Have you taken care of a family member or your parents and are worried about the deceased person’s debt? Will you have to repay your mother’s debt? Well, typically, you don’t inherit the debt of your parents or a family member unless you have cosigned on a loan or have taken out a credit card together. You are not liable to repay the debt, even if you’re the only … [Read more...]
Letters To Our Daughter: The Family Cat
Many of my posts lately have been about mom and adjusting to living with her again while taking on the role of full time caregiver. I've shared how this is really hard, but I also need to remind myself and my readers, why I am willing to to this work. This is another of dads missive's from the "Letters To Our Daughter" series. It made me laugh and reminded me of how much I … [Read more...]