tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post5504647687012633218..comments2023-06-17T03:38:57.128-04:00Comments on The Squashed Bologna: a slice of life in the sandwich generation: Hodge-podge EditionVardahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13542045802860922751noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-78365251195215104442012-08-21T21:18:20.718-04:002012-08-21T21:18:20.718-04:00NO HURRICANES! Have just done the anti-rain dance ...NO HURRICANES! Have just done the anti-rain dance on your behalf. What a crappy time you're having - and yet you make us laugh with your writing, give your boys time in the open air of camp, tend to your friends. It's so hard, this stage with your mom - and in a horrible way, it might be easier (on her, at least) if/when she stops remembering that she's not remembering. Cruel to watch, of course, but on some level, also easier & less painful for her. <br />Hugs to you. deborah quinnhttp://www.mannahattamamma.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-24051653845899307302012-08-21T12:57:45.860-04:002012-08-21T12:57:45.860-04:00Praying for you, for your mom, for your boys and ...Praying for you, for your mom, for your boys and that the hurricanes hold off until camp is over!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02647220453777040327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-2964717163115412402012-08-21T12:55:10.533-04:002012-08-21T12:55:10.533-04:00I do home health care for elderly clients, and I f...I do home health care for elderly clients, and I feel that anger sometimes too. It's just not as personal for me. But of all of the things for (many of) us to lose, why memories? Our most precious possession? It seems so unfair.<br />You have a lot on your plate and I commend you for all that you do!!Cyndy Bushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12617354883122757511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-89322960230424301872012-08-20T18:32:09.650-04:002012-08-20T18:32:09.650-04:00Okay, so I know you have LOADS of time for another...Okay, so I know you have LOADS of time for another appointment, but . . . have you considered meds for this anxious, heart-rending time of your life? Maybe some kind of anti-anxiety something could help?<br /> Right, I know, that's really personal. Just trying to think of a way to help you through this. 'Cause you're a gal who's pretty wonderful, and it's hard to only be able to pray & hope with you.Glori B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02879149420445359645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-84044366377013804772012-08-20T15:19:38.967-04:002012-08-20T15:19:38.967-04:00Enjoy as much of your down time as you can. Anxie...Enjoy as much of your down time as you can. Anxiety is such a horrid bitch. <br /><br />Whenever my kids are off doing things with their dad I always imagine all the wads of things I'll accomplish in the time off, and sometimes that does happen but more often than not I'll find myself napping, sitting around or goofing off and being completely irresponsible. Its kind of awesome, really.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-14026968275633321022012-08-20T15:10:34.120-04:002012-08-20T15:10:34.120-04:00Not an easy time for you or your mom, but you are ...Not an easy time for you or your mom, but you are (as usual) meeting it with a sense of humor, albeit a blackish one.<br /><br />(Mine goes black at such times, too. And it still gets the job done!)<br /><br />Hugs to you, Varda.<br />Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-84919212327336723242012-08-20T12:57:49.190-04:002012-08-20T12:57:49.190-04:00I hope you get a few good nights of real sleep whi...I hope you get a few good nights of real sleep while the boys are away. And how about a special date with your husband one evening. xxxRachel Selbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13113411205306116614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-90960790942559595532012-08-20T12:08:25.683-04:002012-08-20T12:08:25.683-04:00Sending hugs. The cognitive loss is so hard. We we...Sending hugs. The cognitive loss is so hard. We went through it with my MIL. <br /><br />And you hear that, Mother Nature? NO HURRICANES! Go get laid by Father Time or something until September, mmmkay?Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022107939949744505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-14708107194762109952012-08-20T12:05:24.486-04:002012-08-20T12:05:24.486-04:00I heart you, Varda.I heart you, Varda.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-52079646834427356922012-08-20T11:05:30.381-04:002012-08-20T11:05:30.381-04:00Oh sweetie the last one just wrenches my heart. I ...Oh sweetie the last one just wrenches my heart. I went through the same thing when mom would have her spells of dementia so bad, she was like a crazy person. My sisters, never saw that side, that would require their presence and all you know. Sometimes it really isn't fair and makes no sense at all. HUGE HUGSSSAngel Shrouthttp://singedwingangelspad.comnoreply@blogger.com