tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606494570434205373.post4842684732433012943..comments2023-07-24T11:24:13.161-04:00Comments on ADVENTURES IN THE BALLPARK: Sharing My Care-taking HeartMarianne (Mare) Baker Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03663143060069193124noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606494570434205373.post-79264551729359792902014-03-27T16:01:13.940-04:002014-03-27T16:01:13.940-04:00Oh girl I am so sorry. You are truly do such a won...Oh girl I am so sorry. You are truly do such a wonderful thing by caring for your father so much. I have yet to go through this with my parents but did see it some many years ago with my grandparents. My dad's health seems to be steadily declining, he will be 74 this year and I do worry about the day I won't be able to call up and talk with him in the morning. I know we will be together in the eternities, but I will miss him. Emmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14675419215475635276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606494570434205373.post-69209696064547207142014-03-21T02:42:55.804-04:002014-03-21T02:42:55.804-04:00Mare, I'm so sorry for what you and your famil...Mare, I'm so sorry for what you and your family have been going through. There was a period when my mom kept getting UTI's, and was in and out of the hospital every few months. It turned out that her strain was highly contagious which enabled her to go from a private room in the hospital to a private room in a nursing home. She was treated with antibiotics administered through an IV. Maybe this is the type of treatment that your dad needs. I would ask the urologist, or find another urologist. There are also visiting nurses that can administer treatments at home which may also be covered by insurance. Sounds like you both could use a break. Hope your dad feels better soon.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606494570434205373.post-76633497197972410082014-03-20T18:33:25.662-04:002014-03-20T18:33:25.662-04:00Bless your hearts!
Not sure which is worse, sayin...Bless your hearts!<br /><br />Not sure which is worse, saying goodbye to my 55 year old father when he passed, or the long goodbye you are going through.<br /><br />I do know there is a purpose in all of it. Prayers for you, Mare!Jerraleahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303751802364926617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606494570434205373.post-62798219303499961092014-03-19T21:53:54.135-04:002014-03-19T21:53:54.135-04:00I think maybe next time you SHOULD go to pizza hut...I think maybe next time you SHOULD go to pizza hut. <br /><br />*sigh*<br /><br />I'm sorry. All I have is HUGS.Julihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10097214923216967086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606494570434205373.post-65761306368711101642014-03-19T20:50:12.337-04:002014-03-19T20:50:12.337-04:00Hugs--hugs--hugs! Hugs--hugs--hugs! Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606494570434205373.post-56216155813449321392014-03-19T08:47:42.336-04:002014-03-19T08:47:42.336-04:00What a touching post today for me and I do love th...What a touching post today for me and I do love the memories that you are capturing with pictures. I know all too well the love of labor physically, mentally and even spritually the toll of caregiving takes. But I also know the deep sense of LOVE when I lay down at night and know that I done all that I could to make their days seem a little brighter. So many times and more than not...it is the caregiver that needs our prayers...the Sick or fragile is being cared for. Praying for you as well as you labor in love. Hugs and blessings, CindyCreations By Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652249357420269173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606494570434205373.post-33035006374216500872014-03-19T07:44:22.362-04:002014-03-19T07:44:22.362-04:00You picked a good title for this. This is such a ...You picked a good title for this. This is such a heartfelt post. My parents are still in their mid-60s, but each time I see them, they seem to have aged a bit. I still see them as my young mom and dad, able to play tennis and keep up with all of us. <br />The bit at the end about your parents thinking the doctor can fix it all really hit me the hardest. I think the same way.<br />I do appreciate seeing you taking good care of their aging parents. Not all parents get such care.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606494570434205373.post-36449091490809022882014-03-19T04:16:33.146-04:002014-03-19T04:16:33.146-04:00I still see my parents as being in their 40s, even...I still see my parents as being in their 40s, even though they're now in their 60s. I'm sure I'll always think of them as being young, so these kinds of health issues will spring up very suddenly because I won't be expecting them. It's good that you are close enough to help out - sending lots of positive thoughts across the pond :-)Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606494570434205373.post-87341166244957193182014-03-19T01:20:57.638-04:002014-03-19T01:20:57.638-04:00These are tough times that you're dealing with...These are tough times that you're dealing with. My mother is getting up there as well. I live on the opposite side of the country from her so I rarely get to see her, but we talk on the phone most every day. My brothers and sisters are near to her so they can help out a lot. I wish I could too, but things are as they have turned out.<br /><br />Enjoy every moment that you can with your mom and dad.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://wrotebyrote.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Wrote By Rote</a><br />An A to Z Co-host blog<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606494570434205373.post-43453754583580141422014-03-19T00:55:52.115-04:002014-03-19T00:55:52.115-04:00It is so hard to see our parents aging and declini...It is so hard to see our parents aging and declining and knowing there's not much (nothing) we can do to make it better. I think it is almost merciful in the cases where the parent has a stroke or heart attack and doesn't recover from it rather than a slow decline most seem to take. Even when we think we are prepared for their passing, when the news comes it is totally unexpected. It is hard good that you are close to be able to help your parents, take them on ER trips, etc., but I know it is hard to deal with. Hugs to you.<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606494570434205373.post-28550040362159708502014-03-18T22:09:00.531-04:002014-03-18T22:09:00.531-04:00I get it. My in-laws have recently moved into ass...I get it. My in-laws have recently moved into assisted living, and my Dad has been having some health issues too. It's not easy. Working in a nursing home, I see people going through that long decline and good bye and it's so hard!Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06289456727508305342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606494570434205373.post-63873232502793006322014-03-18T21:27:38.460-04:002014-03-18T21:27:38.460-04:00So timely...tomorrow is one of my days to visit wi...So timely...tomorrow is one of my days to visit with my 91 year old grandmother. I was telling my husband tonight that my heart hurts whether I am there or not, it's constant. With her memory failing more each day and the wondering how much longer she can live alone (or if she should at all)...I miss her already because most of what I'd miss is gone. Be strong and take care of yourself too.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294308714313220666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606494570434205373.post-6532942521248258482014-03-18T19:29:08.756-04:002014-03-18T19:29:08.756-04:00Wow, this post sure hit home. My mother-in-law is...Wow, this post sure hit home. My mother-in-law is going to be 85 this year, has Parkinsons and a bad heart. My sweet 17-year-old son flew up to Utah for his spring break and spent the week taking care of her during the day to give his aunt and uncle a bit of respite. He was kind and patient, although some of the things she said freaked him out a little. It is hard to see those we love die a bit at a time. I look forward to seeing them again young and strong and happy and know that in God's time and way, that will happen. Thanks for sharing your heart.Deb J. in Utahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14424364735834182330noreply@blogger.com