Updating

I have not posted for awhile, my mom has been very sick and I have been spending time going to her house, e-mailing the doctor for her, doing what they will let me do to help.  There is no way to prepare for your parent to get older and not be well.  It felt like she had aged 10 years before my eyes this past week. She tries to be independent, but just does not have the strength.  Seeing someone who is usually very active and independent, dependent on me or Dad to help her walk down the hall, get into bed and even take a sip of water is so hard.  I am so thankful for this time I have with her.  While I did not plan on being retired so early in my life, just knowing that I have the freedom to drive over and relieve Dad some or talk with her is and has been such a blessing.