tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420246450295101683.post2746169973471983895..comments2023-07-12T11:28:28.637-04:00Comments on Hearth and Home: A Battle of Huge Proportions!Becky Garrisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03124407753367247995noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420246450295101683.post-32009114842682435652009-06-17T22:49:29.944-04:002009-06-17T22:49:29.944-04:00Hey girl...hope all goes well with your dad's ...Hey girl...hope all goes well with your dad's appointment...just try to keep open communication with your mom...I know this is hard on you...try to put a little humor into your conversation when you are talking openly..let her know you love her dearly...try to get her more involved in helping your dad and maybe even see about services that have nurses come in once a week to talk and visit and help out with patients...<br /><br />I know I have such a close relationship with my mama and it is hard for me to see a pull between a mama & daughter...I'm sure deep down your mama wants you to be happy and live a full life..maybe she had dreams that didn't work out...maybe she has fears she can't face...just love her and forgive her and keep doing all you can without neglecting yourself or your hubby and home life...It will get better...just be honest and truthful with her in a gentle kind of way..hope you have a great week sweetie and that you feel relief as you grow stronger in taking back your life.Pickethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00988937069675602267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420246450295101683.post-21782134196962505492009-06-17T20:45:15.214-04:002009-06-17T20:45:15.214-04:00Love the new look of the blog - definitely communi...Love the new look of the blog - definitely communicates "writer."<br /><br />Several years ago I realized that whenever my mind is in turmoil I make my surroundings reflect the turmoil - the house becomes a big mess! So I understand where you're coming from on that.<br /><br />It takes a lot of courage to lay down reasonable rules like you did, knowing the rules will not be well-liked. Praying for peace for your family.K-Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11117653505364031423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420246450295101683.post-5522952363832718082009-06-17T07:48:56.578-04:002009-06-17T07:48:56.578-04:00I'm sorry you're having a tough time. Whe...I'm sorry you're having a tough time. When my mom was having to deal with her mom (mental health issues) I once said, "mom, why don't you just back off and let somebody else handle her for awhile?" My mom said, "no, one day she will be gone, and I want to be able to say to myself that I did everything I possibly could for her, even if she wasn't happy." And when my grandmother died, my mom had no regrets. I think looking at it that way might help you some. You're doing everything you can. God bless you!Nita in South Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13361502452870503199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1420246450295101683.post-40823488414865768922009-06-16T14:17:07.026-04:002009-06-16T14:17:07.026-04:00Hope all goes well with your father's appointm...Hope all goes well with your father's appointment today, and the fireworks are "minimal".Karen ~Georgia Angelhttp://www.ageorgiaangel.com/blog/noreply@blogger.com