DDLmom
Caring for my mom Member since January 16, 2010Hello! I am middle child of 7 children, have a husband, 4 children, 2 teens at home & 2 out of the "nest". My mom lives 70 miles away in her own home with a full-time live-in caregiver. I am her p.o.a., finance mgr.,favorite child? no, not really...just the one chosen to get the job done mom's way! At first (2 yrs. ago) I was pretty sure she had made a mistake in choosing me for the brutal & emotional task of handling all her "stuff" but with many nights tears & much family support and God on my side, I have found a strength & purpose in really loving & honoring my mom's wishes. A diagnosis of severe Degenerative joint disease 5 yrs ago, wheelchair bound, then last fall a stroke , colon cancer diagnosis (no surgery) now dememtia, sundowning syndrome and all the stuff that goes with it. Looking for support to continue this love & purpose.