I'm very sorry to hear this. I am praying for you and your husband... that's all I can do, and keep you both in my thoughts. I do hope he gets stronger, and that you don't have more than you can handle.
I've never commented but read your blog often via NanaDiana. Just wanted to say I know how hard it is to be caregiver for a spouse, the person you have partnered with, depended on, looked up to all these years. I really hope you contact your local Agency for Aging, Church or even your doctors. They can maybe help you get some at-home assistance so that you both don't end up incapacitated. My local Senior Center even provides free computer help. Doing yard work is especially hard for our age group. Good luck and good health.
There is nothing more heartbreaking than seeing a loved one deteriorate. I can sympathize with you - - I had to care for my mother during her final years, with absolutely no help from anyone. It's difficult to expunge memories of the horrible things I went through.
Computer trouble is extremely frustrating, and I hope somehow you can get it working properly again. The computer is now my only connection with the outside world. Please take care and hang in there.1
Oh Taryterre, you sure are going through a lot right now taking care of your husband and having your own health issues, and now your computer is acting up. I hope it's not time for a new one. I know what you mean. I just took a long and hectic road trip, and going on our blogs and visiting friends is just what we need sometimes. I hope you get the computer issues figured out. I'll be here when you post, and know that I'm thinking of you and sending comforting thoughts your way. Treat yourself from time to time with a cup of tea and a pastry or something. That makes all the difference in the world.
Prayers for your computer and even bigger prayers for your hubby. Life is so very hard sometimes. Hang in there. God will watch over both of you. Just pray.
Oh my word, Terre .....I can so identify! I don't talk about it much, but my Tom's health is also in jeopardy. He's lost so much weight, says he's just not hungry. Naturally, he's unsteady and relies more often on the rollator/walker. (Thank the Lord for that sweet invention!) I know it sounds selfish, but I'm really tired of being the adult, you know? I thank God every day for the friendships I've found on the internet. Praying your computer troubles will turn out to be a simple fix!
Praying for you and your hubby. Life is not fair at all. It's very frustrating to have computer problems but caring for a loved one can be heartbreaking. Here's hoping things get better for you both. Take care and keep your chin up.
It is always a joy to see your alerts here. WE too are glad you find comfort in THIS computer world, even if it is a little uncomfortable at times. Methinks you do GREAT! YES! it is terrible to see loved ones deteriorate. So far it has been parents and siblings. We are fortunate so far, but know there are things waiting as life continues. We were glad to see tis post. Keep it up. YOu cn do it. Love from North CArolina... ;-)
I am so sorry you are both going through this hard time. A doctor and maybe some physical therapy can help him, the sooner the better. Don't let him loose too much as it will be harder to get back that strength and balance. I am the computer person in this house. Tommy knows little. If so, he does nothing for me...lol.
The rollator says not to move and ride. Hope this does not cause him a problem. I suppose scooting himself along is not like someone pushing him.
I want a two-seater scooter so we can ride together...lol. I suppose there is no such thing. Keep yourself engaged and sane however you can.
Caregiving is hard as so many others have noted and when you are not feeling good yourself it can be tougher. The love you share is wonderful to read about and hopefully will sustain you both, Tarryterre.
As for computer woes, they are certainly a nightmare, and deciding if the time is right to replace one is just as difficult because of the work involved and costs too. Perhaps, your husband will be able to diagnosis its issues. Glad you were able to complete this post and update everyone.
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I'm very sorry to hear this. I am praying for you and your husband... that's all I can do, and keep you both in my thoughts. I do hope he gets stronger, and that you don't have more than you can handle.
I've never commented but read your blog often via NanaDiana. Just wanted to say I know how hard it is to be caregiver for a spouse, the person you have partnered with, depended on, looked up to all these years. I really hope you contact your local Agency for Aging, Church or even your doctors. They can maybe help you get some at-home assistance so that you both don't end up incapacitated. My local Senior Center even provides free computer help. Doing yard work is especially hard for our age group. Good luck and good health.
There is nothing more heartbreaking than seeing a loved one deteriorate. I can sympathize with you - - I had to care for my mother during her final years, with absolutely no help from anyone. It's difficult to expunge memories of the horrible things I went through.
Computer trouble is extremely frustrating, and I hope somehow you can get it working properly again. The computer is now my only connection with the outside world.
Please take care and hang in there.1
Oh Taryterre, you sure are going through a lot right now taking care of your husband and having your own health issues, and now your computer is acting up. I hope it's not time for a new one. I know what you mean. I just took a long and hectic road trip, and going on our blogs and visiting friends is just what we need sometimes. I hope you get the computer issues figured out. I'll be here when you post, and know that I'm thinking of you and sending comforting thoughts your way. Treat yourself from time to time with a cup of tea and a pastry or something. That makes all the difference in the world.
~Sheri
Prayers for your computer and even bigger prayers for your hubby. Life is so very hard sometimes. Hang in there. God will watch over both of you. Just pray.
Oh my word, Terre .....I can so identify! I don't talk about it much, but my Tom's health is also in jeopardy. He's lost so much weight, says he's just not hungry. Naturally, he's unsteady and relies more often on the rollator/walker. (Thank the Lord for that sweet invention!) I know it sounds selfish, but I'm really tired of being the adult, you know?
I thank God every day for the friendships I've found on the internet. Praying your computer troubles will turn out to be a simple fix!
Praying for you and your hubby. Life is not fair at all. It's very frustrating to have computer problems but caring for a loved one can be heartbreaking. Here's hoping things get better for you both. Take care and keep your chin up.
It is always a joy to see your alerts here. WE too are glad you find comfort in THIS computer world, even if it is a little uncomfortable at times. Methinks you do GREAT!
YES! it is terrible to see loved ones deteriorate. So far it has been parents and siblings. We are fortunate so far, but know there are things waiting as life continues.
We were glad to see tis post. Keep it up. YOu cn do it.
Love from North CArolina... ;-)
PS: We appreciate the picture also. Hang in there~
I am so sorry you are both going through this hard time. A doctor and maybe some physical therapy can help him, the sooner the better. Don't let him loose too much as it will be harder to get back that strength and balance. I am the computer person in this house. Tommy knows little. If so, he does nothing for me...lol.
The rollator says not to move and ride. Hope this does not cause him a problem. I suppose scooting himself along is not like someone pushing him.
I want a two-seater scooter so we can ride together...lol. I suppose there is no such thing. Keep yourself engaged and sane however you can.
Caregiving is hard as so many others have noted and when you are not feeling good yourself it can be tougher. The love you share is wonderful to read about and hopefully will sustain you both, Tarryterre.
As for computer woes, they are certainly a nightmare, and deciding if the time is right to replace one is just as difficult because of the work involved and costs too. Perhaps, your husband will be able to diagnosis its issues. Glad you were able to complete this post and update everyone.
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