Update
Hi Friends
Sorry for the absence, it has been a rough week to say the least. If you follow along on Facebook you know my grandmother has been in the hospital, it is heartbreaking for me. The reality of having a dad and grandfather that have passed in the past 5 years and watching my grandmother slowly slip away is tough. I have also watched my mother go from independent and unbreakable to frail and declining in the past year. When my grandmother is released from the hospital to a dementia unit I need to think of moving my mother to an assisted living complex. I try my hardest to stay strong but my goodness it is hard. I am so thankful for having such a wonderful husband who will do anything for me but most importantly for my family. This picture was taken the day before she went to the hospital, I am so glad we were able to get her out of bed and put a smile on her face.
I will be back tomorrow with last week’s highlights and I am excited to share some projects with you.
XOXO
Kristin
Oh Kristin…. I am so sorry you are having to go through these tough times. When our loved ones age, it is the challenge of a lifetime. I’m glad you have such a strong partner to help you weather the storm and make these hard choices with. I’ll be thinking of you. If there is any way I can help… please let me know. Hugs and prayers~Shannon
I’m so sorry you’re having to go through this Kristin. It’s so difficult to watch parents and grandparents decline. I completely feel for you. I know you will make the right choices and will be praying for you all. xoxo
Hi Kristin,
I am so sorry for all that you are going through & all that you have lost in the last few years. I can truly relate on soo many levels. My sister & mother left us all soon soon and the I feel for your heartbreak as I know how it can be to care for someone who is sick & ill. What a blessing it is for you to have so much support within your own family, esp from your husband:). Wishing you a better week ahead. Warmly,
Jen
thinkin of you both my parents are failing i told them i think they are racing to see who can be worse off!! its tuff seeing parents that were always strong and independant become frail and weak and depending on others for almost everything…i am holding off for aslong as possible to keep them in there home.
Kristin- I understand how you feel having experienced loss a few months ago. Equally tough sometimes is taking care of others and staying strong, but I believe that’s our call to action. Take care and hope and pray that your mom gets settled and that your grandmother stays comfortable and is taken care of in her new home.
Kristin, it’s so hard when life cycles around to where we are the caretakers for our caretakers – our parents and grandparents. We are dealing with the same issues and it’s not easy – I’m so sorry your grandmother has been sick and am keeping you and your family in my prayers!!! lots of love to you my friend!! xxooLisa
I am so very sorry you are having to watch your mother & grandmother go through such hard times. I know it is heartbreaking to see their lives change in such a negative way. I am praying for them and also that God will give you the strength you need to do what needs doing.
So sorry to hear about you grandmother and your mom.
It is heartbreaking to see decline in the ones you love.
Keeping you in my prayers.
I’m so sorry to hear of your troubles, Kristin. I’m thinking about you and saying prayers for your family! Stay strong and know that you can get through this!
Love Always,
Liz
Kristin, I’m so sorry to hear about what’s happening with your grandmother. 🙁 You’ll be in my prayers! XO
Kristin,
My heart goes out to you. It’s hard losing loved one, and also hard watching them decline. My father passed away 5 years ago. My mother in law is 96, and we had to move her into a nursing home 2 years ago due to altzheimers. She is doing great. Much better then when she was on her own.
Take care if yourself, as you are taking care of everyone else. You sound like you have a great husband to lean on.
Debi
Adorned From Abive
Sorry you’re going through this. My husband’s father passed away almost two years ago, my mother-in-law too is getting frail and confused, and my own father, well, has months to live. We’re at that age now, I’m afraid. It is not easy to watch our once strong, seemingly invincible parents decline.
oh I have been praying since I saw your post. I have been on a little vacation and am just getting back into the swing of things…wanted you to know I am here:) take care of yourself..accept help from others too.
I will continue to pray for all of you….xoxo
Kirstin,
I am so sorry to hear of all your family troubles! It is so difficult to deal with our parents/grands aging. I am thinking of you and your family.
Kelly
I am so sorry Kristin – that is tough. I lost both my grandpas a very special aunt and my husbands grandmother all in a years time. It isn’t fun. May God bless you and go with you.
Kristin, I’m so sorry to hear that your grandmother and mother are not doing well. I lost a grandmother to Alzheimer’s, which was really heartbreaking… especially for my mom. It’s difficult to make the switch from daughter/granddaughter to caretaker. I know it’s the circle of life, but it sure stinks sometimes! Praying for you and your family.
Oh Kristin, I am so sorry you’re going through this. My prayers are with you and your family.
Take care,
Pam
Hope it helps you to know many of us know where you are at with this all.
~Bliss~
oh my dear….I am so sorry. Been off the link party circuit a bit ( or cutting down on them due to busyness ) and just saw this. My heartfelt prayers and thoughts for you and your family. I grew up living next door to my grandparents..they were everything to me. Their decline / eventual deaths were the hardest thing I’d ever gone through. It’s very hard…I know. There are no words so just thoughts and prayers with you : )
So sorry to hear you are going through another loss so soon. Treasure these moments and don’t worry about keeping up for us. Somethings are just more important
Catching up on my blog reading and just saw this. . . So sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Hi Kristin. Thanks so much for the update on your grandma. What a tough time you’ve had. You have sincerely been in my thoughts and prayers. I’m sorry I didn’t respond sooner, I needed to step away from my blog for a week. I’m so glad you have been able to have some good moments with her. What a blessing to have a wonderful spouse.