tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post901319548093621670..comments2024-03-28T08:54:28.654+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: SOMETIMES YOU NEED THE PATIENCE OF A SAINTLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-4097080632969153592016-01-16T00:38:41.817+08:002016-01-16T00:38:41.817+08:00Haha I'm so glad you're keeping your sense...Haha I'm so glad you're keeping your sense of humor! Thinking of you... living with people (even those we love so much) is frequently such a balancing act...!Sarah Eliza @ devastateboredomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18178682145271558368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-70059974191204831742015-11-30T15:12:16.651+08:002015-11-30T15:12:16.651+08:00It's actually not too bad Sally - we both real...It's actually not too bad Sally - we both realize that we are out of our comfort zones so we are making allowances for it :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-10812966210914275552015-11-30T07:06:38.369+08:002015-11-30T07:06:38.369+08:00Oh dear Leanne. That doesn't sound like a lot ...Oh dear Leanne. That doesn't sound like a lot of fun. But try and remember all the lovely things she did for you. She probably put up with her fair share when you were a child. It's hard once you've flown the nest, at any age, to be back living with a parent, either at yours or hers. Maybe try talking it through, she just may not realise.<br /><br />Sally @ Life Loving<br />#LifeLovingLinkieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12497429927333074481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-41290178190997253682015-11-28T09:20:37.244+08:002015-11-28T09:20:37.244+08:00My brother offered to have her visit for the day o...My brother offered to have her visit for the day on Wednesday and I snapped that offer right up Brenda! The trouble with dementia is that it often brings out our worst characteristics and I know if my mother goes down that path I'll be putting her into care. I know that I don't have the skills or the "character" to deal with her long term!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-22292318912283005512015-11-28T09:18:53.288+08:002015-11-28T09:18:53.288+08:00I think that's a big part of it Debbie - she f...I think that's a big part of it Debbie - she feels the inconvenience of being hampered by her knee and is itching to be back in her old life. It's frustrating for her as much as it is for me.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-43490831083326339572015-11-28T09:17:29.719+08:002015-11-28T09:17:29.719+08:00You too Abby - I am SO aware that my martydom is o...You too Abby - I am SO aware that my martydom is only for a few weeks while the rest of you do it for months, or years and I have absolute respect for you. While you're down on the floor have a little nap - and eat some chocolate (it's a bit hard to sip champagne when you're horizontal - but you could probably do it with a straw!) Hang in there xxxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-46442924885201504662015-11-28T00:47:10.924+08:002015-11-28T00:47:10.924+08:00You have my admiration! My mother was a handful an...You have my admiration! My mother was a handful and not always nice, qualities that got worse with advanced dementia. There was no way I could care for her--I would have stepped off the cliff years ago--so she lived in a dementia facility. Fortunately, she'd been wise with what little money she had, and it carried her through those years. My only suggestion to you is to find help, if you can. Wonky or not, your halo's still there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138140094568459194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-53952532608605997352015-11-27T23:31:27.218+08:002015-11-27T23:31:27.218+08:00Hi Leanne, it sounds as if you have your hands ful...Hi Leanne, it sounds as if you have your hands full and are stepping up admirably. It can't be easy for your Mum either, but you are the one having to do all the groundwork. I was only thinking/dreading the other day about my Mum having to slow down one day. At the moment she is full on busy, she refuses to slow down for anything or anyone, which I think is brilliant, but I dread the day she has to slow down, she will not be a happy lady!<br /><br />And there is something quirky about a wonky halo.<br /><br />xxDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14933494199087059715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-81352901166371245962015-11-27T02:09:09.475+08:002015-11-27T02:09:09.475+08:00After almost two years of talking and complaining ...After almost two years of talking and complaining (that would be my mum and not me:) I get what mean, Leanne. I learned not to take it personally and just keep on doing my stuff. But OMG it can be hard at times, and today is one of those days where I just hit the ground:( Keep up the spirit, Leanne xx AbbyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600314875326002790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-72023674635206314222015-11-26T18:18:03.145+08:002015-11-26T18:18:03.145+08:00Having a husband to hug now and then helps too Lan...Having a husband to hug now and then helps too Lana - at least mine is only for a few weeks - you're doing well to have coped for several months!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-36064551542963277502015-11-26T18:17:06.363+08:002015-11-26T18:17:06.363+08:00thanks Robyn - she's actually doing quite well...thanks Robyn - she's actually doing quite well - but it does grate a little day after day!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-58687637522264090832015-11-26T13:57:31.510+08:002015-11-26T13:57:31.510+08:00Oh Leanne, I can totally relate. My mom has been ...Oh Leanne, I can totally relate. My mom has been recovering from her broken arm/rebroken arm/ arm surgery/ arm surgery again, and living at my house since July. I love her dearly, but my patience is very tested on most days. A sense of humor is the best way to get through, I think!My New Happyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00912544717011410371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-68464561282389372792015-11-26T09:49:56.001+08:002015-11-26T09:49:56.001+08:00I love that you've written this with a good do... I love that you've written this with a good dose of humor and honesty. No-one can get under our skin quite like family can!! I hope your mother is back on her feet again soon. Visiting via Life Loving Linkie :)Robyn @ yearsareshort.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634230980483145715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-64805127840856197972015-11-26T07:55:42.732+08:002015-11-26T07:55:42.732+08:00thanks Lori - that halo needs all the help it can ...thanks Lori - that halo needs all the help it can get :)<br />Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-1588455789819693352015-11-26T07:55:24.793+08:002015-11-26T07:55:24.793+08:00we'll be wearing the same fashion accessory by...we'll be wearing the same fashion accessory by the sound of things Diane :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-489429146123731452015-11-26T07:54:57.826+08:002015-11-26T07:54:57.826+08:00thank you for the stars Michelle - they make me fe...thank you for the stars Michelle - they make me feel a lot better! You're right about having space - that's the thing I miss most (and she probably does too!)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-9158522943676468202015-11-26T05:07:53.384+08:002015-11-26T05:07:53.384+08:00I love your sense of humor! Keep smiling! I'll...I love your sense of humor! Keep smiling! I'll pray for that halo to stay put:-)<br />Blessings and smiles,<br />LoriLori Schumakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03146372328978894133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-4170941310932089662015-11-26T03:13:30.885+08:002015-11-26T03:13:30.885+08:00Good for you! My halo has slipped so far that it i...Good for you! My halo has slipped so far that it is now a choker . . .Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-72542442867810116252015-11-25T22:26:51.054+08:002015-11-25T22:26:51.054+08:00I don't know how you do it. I have to have my ...I don't know how you do it. I have to have my space, especially in my home and even though I have kids to tend with, they understand when mom needs a time-out to just leave me alone for about 20 minutes then I'm good. I also have time while they are at school to go hiking and do things I like to do for myself to keep my sanity, so I give you 5 really big gold stars for taking care of your mother and having the patience of a saint :-) Visiting from #waywowMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189475705940533119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-14926004906472354562015-11-25T22:18:19.646+08:002015-11-25T22:18:19.646+08:00my pleasure, thanks for stopping by Liz.my pleasure, thanks for stopping by Liz.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-51780889592970426142015-11-25T22:18:04.447+08:002015-11-25T22:18:04.447+08:00thanks Katy - I'll survive it because it's...thanks Katy - I'll survive it because it's short term (light at the end of the tunnel!)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-60158244049240189092015-11-25T21:44:45.625+08:002015-11-25T21:44:45.625+08:00Thanks for the honesty.Thanks for the honesty.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05168938644314394147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-4156502097425745172015-11-25T21:40:12.023+08:002015-11-25T21:40:12.023+08:00Sending virtual hugs across the world. I have a fa...Sending virtual hugs across the world. I have a family member who handles stress with nonstop talking - very difficult for me because I do the opposite. I hope you can get regular breaks so you can stay strong. Katy Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262511245473335572noreply@blogger.com