tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post2652665852197571772..comments2024-03-06T18:58:46.341-04:00Comments on Miss Janice: I Cannot CommitMiss Janicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08377628628771558672noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-13837884355878840132012-07-21T23:24:29.914-04:002012-07-21T23:24:29.914-04:00I can't even commit to read all my favorite bl...I can't even commit to read all my favorite blogs in a timely manner these days. As a new momma, I completely understand. I just had to resign from a few volunteer positions I enjoy. I was talking to one of my aunts who is leading this great mentoring program for new moms at her church in Peachtree City, and she was telling me to look at my life as different chapters in a book. It helped so much. I hope you are able to enjoy this chapter of caring for your sweet mother. What an honor to show her the love and care she has shown to you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06986564685493883464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-50344460013225559912012-07-13T10:16:00.353-04:002012-07-13T10:16:00.353-04:00Miss Janice: My father passed last August and my ...Miss Janice: My father passed last August and my mother is in assisted living about an hour from me. Her health is going downhill. I'm in the same boat with you. I do still volunteer but I choose things where I could cancel at the last minute and it wouldn't be too much of a problem. I live day to day never knowing when I'm going to get "that phone call".AngelaVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10355704835751034252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-4526341877170814852012-07-11T19:58:03.321-04:002012-07-11T19:58:03.321-04:00I so understand, Janice. My little mother is 89 an...I so understand, Janice. My little mother is 89 and lives in a retirement home about 5 minutes from me. We still have her little condo and she keeps saying she could still live there, but she really can't. She's on a cane and really doesn't have to do anything and she doesn't. How blessed we are to have our mothers with us and I will say a prayer for her, you and your brother as you care for her.<br />Blessings,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-60333869406554485712012-07-11T15:42:46.025-04:002012-07-11T15:42:46.025-04:00Sweet Summer Blessings to you!
Yes, I do have issu...Sweet Summer Blessings to you!<br />Yes, I do have issues in my life that have come first before committing to life outside of my home. It's been a very challenging season for me and I have to pray a great deal. As the Grand daughter that I provide daycare for starts school in mid August, I pray that I will be able to do things outside my home. <br />God bless,<br />dDeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019741103496608961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-82119203793830261502012-07-11T15:25:26.929-04:002012-07-11T15:25:26.929-04:00Oh Yes, Miss Janice I surely did.
I had my mother ...Oh Yes, Miss Janice I surely did.<br />I had my mother with me for many years and could not commit to much for that time as she was bed ridden and needed constant care until she passed on.<br /> I damaged my back lifting her at one point and cannot walk much anymore. My life revolves around how much pain I am in on a daily basis so many things go by the wayside. <br />People will surely understand that you are at the ready to help your mother.<br />Everything works out for good in the end. :)<br />I will keep you and your mother in my prayers for sure.anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12179126521525239749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-2003924482476357352012-07-11T13:15:33.118-04:002012-07-11T13:15:33.118-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lori https://www.blogger.com/profile/10822770965394774251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-33689817609204784632012-07-11T13:13:25.264-04:002012-07-11T13:13:25.264-04:00I understand perfectly. I'm kind of in the sa...I understand perfectly. I'm kind of in the same situation with my family. I have to watch my mother who has dementia and babysit 3 grandchildren. I can't even commit to a lunch date. But I know it won't last forever and then I'll have my life back. You're just doing what you need to do for your sweet Mama. You'll never regret commiting this time to her. This is what we do for the people we love and who matter the most. You're a good daughter, Janice.<br /><br />LoriLori https://www.blogger.com/profile/10822770965394774251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-79522687510915732502012-07-11T12:18:51.543-04:002012-07-11T12:18:51.543-04:00Now that I'm back in school full time and work...Now that I'm back in school full time and working full time I have found my life riddled with noncommital engagements! I have now found a happen medium in accepting invitiations with the caveat that I may not be able to attend if homework is not completed. Pleasantly most are happy to accomodate me (so far). It is a struggle and I admire your focus on your Mom and her care. JenniferBeeutiful by Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03480848506799355700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-58570002140763662672012-07-11T11:56:59.753-04:002012-07-11T11:56:59.753-04:00It's the same with a small child...I often say...It's the same with a small child...I often say yes with the caveat that I might have to bring him or I might not be able to come if I can't find a babysitter.Suburban Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08229769705478339351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-68559366381402956912012-07-11T11:40:27.811-04:002012-07-11T11:40:27.811-04:00When my grandmother was in my mother's care, s...When my grandmother was in my mother's care, she could not committ either. She felt there would not be that much more time with her mother and garden club or volunteering with the city could wait. Of course now that she's no longer caring for her mother, she's caring for my two young nephews! But it makes her feel needed, so good for her. <br /><br />AngelaDisneyCosmohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12902739440175733348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-1663797329182823762012-07-11T11:25:49.353-04:002012-07-11T11:25:49.353-04:00I have a similar issue - both my parents aren'...I have a similar issue - both my parents aren't in the best of health and live out of state, I also have a 3 year old that gets asthma almost every time she gets a cold, and a 17 year old loves to plan things and forget to tell her mother! It makes it difficult to volunteer, or make plans because I am always afraid I will be getting a call and need to leave.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741618447641455471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4691615549993586603.post-6408734208779105602012-07-11T11:25:17.225-04:002012-07-11T11:25:17.225-04:00Miss Janice, I'm right there with ya! I'm ...Miss Janice, I'm right there with ya! I'm helping with in-laws and I have a son with health issues. We just moved on top. I've been thinking about Meals on Wheels but not sure if I can commit. People need to be needed and you are needed in a different way right now. :)Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.com