..they live in Washington State. I met them in the 1980's.
They became my granpa and granma sort of - friends who just always loved me the way I was, and me them. They go to a strong church, but live their faith, not preach it (unless you got Pappy on a roll! LOL)
Now they are in their 80's. I had a good few days with them at the end of May, after not having seen them for years. Pappy has Alzheimer's, and Jennie was losing her memory a bit, and having some health troubles(had polio when she was young)...but they were still them, you know?
After being broke for so many years, I got Jennie's faulty email set up and even upgraded their computer (by surprise!). But Jennie was too far gone to recall how to use it, even though she was shown twice. I don't mind, it'll be a gift for someone else.
I called their daughter the other day - they live in another half of the house, right next door. She is about done. Her colitis has flared up for the past 3 weeks. Pappy's Alzheimer's is worse...Jennie yells and doesn't realize he's past the point of "getting it". Their daughter says it is now SOOOO embarrassing to take her dad out in public, though she knows full well it is not his fault. He is just getting really worse. Jennie lost her car in an accident and doesn't drive any more. Their daughter drives her everywhere, and is always keeping an eye on things...Jennie doesn't pay her much, which is fine except the daughter is so busy helping her she can't work.
The daughter had a knock-down drag out with Pappy the other week, and wound up "on her butt" for 3 days.
Yet - the government won't intervene until Jennie and Pappy are down to their last $2,000.00
Hopefully the brothers will weigh in...
There must be some other options...but what? Would the state or US government pay for Pappy to live in a more protected residence?
I feel for the daughter - she is in her 60s, and sick now. I encouraged her to call her brothers for backup. She asked for prayers for HER, which is not like her.
I just feel so sad and bad about this - I wish I could help.
Any ideas???
Jennie still phones, and she always says they love me, and I tell her I love her and Pappy. And this is true.
But the life around them is going crazy and down...
Sorry this is so long....
Reply With Quote
Bookmarks