A lovely way to end a sad and emotional post. Sigh…. I’m so glad that that carer, who was clearly so suited to the role, was able to become qualified thanks to you. Hugs dear Ann. 🤗🤗
Ann Richardson, this article strikes close to home. My wife and I are in our mid to hi 70s. She had a pacemaker put in by an exceptional doctor two weeks ago, Sunday. the next morning as we were eating breakfast together she ad what appeared to be a stroke. A CT Scan and later that evening an MRI was inconclusive. What started out as a 3 day stay turned out to be 5 days. I had those evenings at home, alone, and the subject matter of your post crossed my mind a couple of those lonely nights.
We are in a good place as both of our parents are gone so no factors of that sort come in to play. We live in a smallish town with a medical care facility within two miles and a rural hospital within 8 miles. Emergencies will be taken care of, God willing.
To make this story short, as important as yours was, the most heartening thing you wrote was that the care-giver used your lump sum give the way she did. People like her are too few and far between but of
all the teachers, policemen,firemen, you name it, I believe nurses stand above the fray! Thank You, Ann for this article.
Great post. I have a 44-year-old son who lives in the best home with other residents with various disabilities. It is a God-send. We were told when he was born his life expectancy might be 30. Not so. He's doing great, and loves where he lives. We do, however, think about what will happen when we're gone. Thoughtful financial planning can help ease the "what ifs". He has other siblings and extended family who will also look out for him. We trust these relationships and are thankful for the resources put aside for him. Thank you for writing about this.
I interviewed my friend this week for my podcast, and she has two kids living with autism. Their own death a big worry for parents with children who will never be able to live independently. Thanks for an interesting post, Ann! PS (My interview with you will be released April 15th!!!)
This is such a beautiful tribute and remembrance. I worked a very long time with people with developmental disabilities and their families. The hardest and most cherished times come when both the parents and their child is growing older. I work with seniors now. Being both the one who cares the most, and the one who is a caregiver is heart rendering. Thank you for sharing.
A lovely way to end a sad and emotional post. Sigh…. I’m so glad that that carer, who was clearly so suited to the role, was able to become qualified thanks to you. Hugs dear Ann. 🤗🤗
Ann Richardson, this article strikes close to home. My wife and I are in our mid to hi 70s. She had a pacemaker put in by an exceptional doctor two weeks ago, Sunday. the next morning as we were eating breakfast together she ad what appeared to be a stroke. A CT Scan and later that evening an MRI was inconclusive. What started out as a 3 day stay turned out to be 5 days. I had those evenings at home, alone, and the subject matter of your post crossed my mind a couple of those lonely nights.
We are in a good place as both of our parents are gone so no factors of that sort come in to play. We live in a smallish town with a medical care facility within two miles and a rural hospital within 8 miles. Emergencies will be taken care of, God willing.
To make this story short, as important as yours was, the most heartening thing you wrote was that the care-giver used your lump sum give the way she did. People like her are too few and far between but of
all the teachers, policemen,firemen, you name it, I believe nurses stand above the fray! Thank You, Ann for this article.
Great post. I have a 44-year-old son who lives in the best home with other residents with various disabilities. It is a God-send. We were told when he was born his life expectancy might be 30. Not so. He's doing great, and loves where he lives. We do, however, think about what will happen when we're gone. Thoughtful financial planning can help ease the "what ifs". He has other siblings and extended family who will also look out for him. We trust these relationships and are thankful for the resources put aside for him. Thank you for writing about this.
What a bind people are in. Thanks for sharing your insights about this, Ann.
I interviewed my friend this week for my podcast, and she has two kids living with autism. Their own death a big worry for parents with children who will never be able to live independently. Thanks for an interesting post, Ann! PS (My interview with you will be released April 15th!!!)
What a thoughtful piece, Ann - and you managed to give it a happy ending!
This is such a beautiful tribute and remembrance. I worked a very long time with people with developmental disabilities and their families. The hardest and most cherished times come when both the parents and their child is growing older. I work with seniors now. Being both the one who cares the most, and the one who is a caregiver is heart rendering. Thank you for sharing.