5 golden years

my thoughts

  • sorrow and hope, with an eulogy for mother

    As I previously shared, towards the end of my five years caring for Mother, with little help and often downright antagonism from my siblings, pleading for assistance (release some of her finances or move to assisted living), continually ignored, I followed sage advice, “You will lose yourself if you don’t get out.” After telling my…

  • planning for the end

    It fell to me to initiate, explore, coordinate and complete Mother’s end of life plans. None of this was easy. In fact, it was quite stressful, but it had to be done, and I am the sibling that always took care of crises. Her primary care nurse-practioner was particularly helpful, discussing options with Mother and…