lindas
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Post by lindas on Aug 8, 2014 13:25:24 GMT
First the ice maker stopped working. DH found the problem, the line was frozen so that's fixed. Then the air conditioner stopped. DH reached into his bag of tricks but no luck so they're coming today to look at that. It's probably the compressor. One of the heating elements on the stove died and I noticed yesterday that I need to replace the tires on my car very soon.
I have a vinyl split rail fence (and yes, I hate it but that's another story) with the vinyl wiring. All the wires along the bottom having been breaking off thanks to a combination of too thin wire and the lawn guy's weed wacker. That has to be replaced because I can't let the dogs out by themselves, they find the biggest holes and get out of the yard.
My dad wants to move again. They just moved here less than a yr ago and he's not happy with the house they bought. I've taken him to see other places but the house is just an excuse, he misses his friends. What he refuses to understand is that he isn't going to have anyone to take care of mom, she has dementia, when he wants to play golf or go out for a few hours to run errands. No one to take her to the store, to get her hair done, etc. He's 86 and quickly approaching that no more driving time. All the reasons he moved here in the first place. My brothers are both disabled so there won't be anyone to run them around when that happens but it's like talking to a brick wall.
I leave for vacation in 2 weeks and boy do I need it!
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Post by anonrefugee on Aug 8, 2014 13:29:25 GMT
I'm sorry, hope you get some calm and vacation is here before you realize.
Taking care of parents is tough.
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grinningcat
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Post by grinningcat on Aug 8, 2014 13:31:10 GMT
Yikes! That's quite the week. I hope your vacation rejuvenates you.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2014 13:33:41 GMT
This has truly been the worst 2 weeks of my life, but now I am on the other side...hope your vacation brings you to this place as well!
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Post by alibama on Aug 8, 2014 13:42:54 GMT
First the ice maker stopped working. DH found the problem, the line was frozen so that's fixed. Then the air conditioner stopped. DH reached into his bag of tricks but no luck so they're coming today to look at that. It's probably the compressor. One of the heating elements on the stove died and I noticed yesterday that I need to replace the tires on my car very soon. I have a vinyl split rail fence (and yes, I hate it but that's another story) with the vinyl wiring. All the wires along the bottom having been breaking off thanks to a combination of too thin wire and the lawn guy's weed wacker. That has to be replaced because I can't let the dogs out by themselves, they find the biggest holes and get out of the yard. My dad wants to move again. They just moved here less than a yr ago and he's not happy with the house they bought. I've taken him to see other places but the house is just an excuse, he misses his friends. What he refuses to understand is that he isn't going to have anyone to take care of mom, she has dementia, when he wants to play golf or go out for a few hours to run errands. No one to take her to the store, to get her hair done, etc . He's 86 and quickly approaching that no more driving time. All the reasons he moved here in the first place. My brothers are both disabled so there won't be anyone to run them around when that happens but it's like talking to a brick wall.I leave for vacation in 2 weeks and boy do I need it! I am sorry it has been such a bad week for you. On the other hand I hope you have a fantastic Vacation!! |
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Post by jeremysgirl on Aug 8, 2014 13:43:08 GMT
Good thing you have a vacation to look forward to. Sounds like you need it after the week you had.
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Post by 1lear on Aug 8, 2014 14:03:59 GMT
This has been a trying time for you-you have my sympathies.
I hope things settle down and you enjoy your vacation.
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Post by Kerri W on Aug 8, 2014 14:07:11 GMT
Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry! We had a couple weeks like that this spring on top of paying for our DDs wedding. By the end we laughed ourselves silly because it felt like we were being Punked. Seriously...what ELSE could go wrong?!
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Post by lovetodigi on Aug 8, 2014 14:12:01 GMT
I am sorry. It sounds like you have a lot on your plate and some of it is not too appetizing right now. Hope this vacation gives you a breather and you come back refreshed. Maybe some things will fix themselves while you are gone, at the very least, you will be able to handle it with a rested approach. Hope your Dad settles down and decides to stay. It sounds like you do need to be near them. (((HUG))
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purplebee
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Post by purplebee on Aug 8, 2014 14:16:27 GMT
Yeah, when it rains it pours, btdt. Hope you can take care of things and catch a break, and hope your vacation is just fabulous!
You mention your dh's home repair skills. I know they can't fix everything, but isn't it great to have a dh that can fix stuff? Mine is so good about that, he may grumble a bit but he has saved a us a fortune in home repairs over the last 42 years!
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Post by tiffanytwisted on Aug 8, 2014 14:31:44 GMT
Talk about a full plate! Hang in there and enjoy your much deserved vacation!
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Post by BarbaraUK on Aug 8, 2014 14:54:55 GMT
Sounds like you have had one of 'those' weeks with a vengeance! Hope things settle down to a quiet roar very soon at least. Enjoy your vacation!!  |
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Post by mikklynn on Aug 8, 2014 15:24:02 GMT
Hang in there...you definitely deserve a vacation!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 8, 2014 15:26:59 GMT
Vacation should make you feel lots better! Hope you have an amazing time!
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Post by scrapmaven on Aug 8, 2014 15:34:36 GMT
That vacation needs to happen quickly. I'm sorry that you have so much on your plate this week. Your dad need time to make new friends and you're right. He needs breaks from taking care of your poor mom. I wish you the best vacation ever. You deserve it!
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Aug 8, 2014 16:43:35 GMT
Geez, it sounds like all this is happening at once! I hate weeks like that! Hopefully soon it will all work itself out.
As far as your parents go, sometimes it is like taking care of giant toddlers. I am sure your dad is missing his friends, loneliness is very real in the elderly. Hopefully you can all come up with a solution for taking care of your mom and having your dad have a social life.
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