Moving day - my mom is going into foster care.

[K9karen]

Embracing you in a tight hug. I've gone through similar situations with quite a few family members. I know how devastating it is for everyone. It's almost impossible to believe that "mommy and daddy" and "Honey and Honey" (as my folks called themselves) are ill and being seperated from the family they loved. I'm so sorry. The best thing i did for everyone, was to be there for them.

[catland]

We got Mom sucessfully relocated yesterday. They'll be giving her a mild sedative to help calm her down these first days while she adjusts.

I think we were incredibly lucky to find this place on such short notice. Its about a 10 minute drive from my parent's home and about a 20 minute drive from where I work. Its very clean and nice. Mom's bedroom looks over a wooded area so its very peaceful looking.

I had dinner with my dad last night. Then about 6:30 or so he said that it was ok for me to go home. Now that we know that mom is being cared for, our focus will be on my dad, who has stoically carried this burden for so long.

thank you everyone for your kind thoughts and prayers.

[shais_mom]

big hugs and prayers to you and your family Julie.
((hugs))

[Ginger's Mom]

More hugs are coming your way. I am sure it is not easy for you, your father, nor your mother at this time. But it is nice that you all live close enough to each other to be able to help each other through these difficult periods. You and your family will be in my prayers.

[Catty1]

Hugs to your dad.

There was a movie recently - got an Oscar or two - Away From Her, based on a short story by Alice Munro. It stars Julie Christie as a woman who is slipping into Alzheimer's. Gordon Pinsent plays her husband.

I don't know if you want to see it just yet - and certainly not your dad - but it might be a thought for later.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/lions_gate/awayfromher/

http://www.allmovie.com/cg/avg.dll?p=avg&sql=1:355981


{{{{hugs}}}}

[elizabethann]

Married for 59 years...that is simply amazing.

I am sending you a hug. Take care.

[finn's mom]

With light must come darkness, try to remember all the beautiful memories, especially since your Mother may not be able to. My heart aches for you and your family, especially for your dad.