tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270739423727419862.post2616922647366776647..comments2023-08-20T03:15:59.971-07:00Comments on The View From Treesong's: More Trips to Towntreesonghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09364847483878018809noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270739423727419862.post-56314516943908486152010-01-08T07:07:09.714-08:002010-01-08T07:07:09.714-08:00The thrifty part of your dad is something we envy ...The thrifty part of your dad is something we envy here. Just returned from visiting Tramp 1's elderly parents in another state and they don't know how to be thrifty. We have had to put them on a budget and count every penny otherwise they would be flat broke. We live the farthest away of all their children but are the ones that are stepping up to the plate to provide proper care. The siblings that live within an hours drive don't do anything except for one - she takes them out to lunch. Such is life, eh?2 Trampshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721390235821161265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270739423727419862.post-734692560968873072010-01-06T08:48:32.792-08:002010-01-06T08:48:32.792-08:00You are correct in saying when families lived toge...You are correct in saying when families lived together there was more caring. Today parents do not wish to be a burden on their children. Perhaps if there was no assisted living facilities they would think differently.<br /><br />I'm like Mayberry, save the last bullet for me. When I can't take care of myself, my time will end.<br /><br />Some men are just more independate than others. I'm one of them.<br /><br />I wish you luck helping your dad, just don't be to hard on him.<br /><br />God Bless.<br /><br />See YaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270739423727419862.post-7959236545922861602010-01-05T18:14:07.918-08:002010-01-05T18:14:07.918-08:00Tree song,
I am sorry your dad fell. My dad had a...Tree song,<br />I am sorry your dad fell. My dad had a stroke a few months ago and is going slowly downhill, its hard to watch. Luckily he lives in a small apartment in my sisters back yard. I think she gets tired of him though. I wish he could come here but he is still working and doesnt want to give that up. <br />I think your ideas of the calls and visits are good. He will enjoy it I'm sure. Like you said sometimes life gets in the way. Its not all about us anyway.<br />Take care and hang in there. Hope your dad's injury is not as bad as you think.<br />debbieodebbieohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16591676862695285439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270739423727419862.post-63620673360076557882010-01-05T17:02:10.527-08:002010-01-05T17:02:10.527-08:00Mayberry, I am proud of my Dad's independence ...Mayberry, I am proud of my Dad's independence but I want to see him stay safe. Both of his neighbors have now moved. If he were unable to move after his fall how long he would have laid there being found?NONE of us want him in a facility; we want him in one of our homes so we can treasure our time together. <br /><br />This is a situation lots of individuals and families will have to face one day. If families lived together as they used to, caring for one another instead of being almost alien to each other, I think we'd have stronger relationship; use fewer resources and need less outside assistance. Just my thoughts and thanks for commenting.treesonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364847483878018809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270739423727419862.post-7293361024598300442010-01-05T16:41:18.641-08:002010-01-05T16:41:18.641-08:00Good luck with your dad. He sounds as stubborn as...Good luck with your dad. He sounds as stubborn as mine.Sixbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572224383041421400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4270739423727419862.post-67923172562862664352010-01-05T16:03:13.609-08:002010-01-05T16:03:13.609-08:00Well, I got to say that he sounds like I think I&#...Well, I got to say that he sounds like I think I'd sound at his age. I'd rather die than go to some "assisted living" hell hole. If I can't make it on my own, I'll just go away. One last SCUBA dive, sail away to wherever.... I say that now anyways. <br /><br />I know you worry, but I think you should be proud of his independence. At least he is living the way he wants to. Unfortunately, I think he, and y'all are some of the last to be able to do so....Mayberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07664966137470121099noreply@blogger.com