I just wanted to say hello to every one on the TY board. It has been a very long time since I have had the time to actually stop by and read and maybe post a little bit. I think a few of you knew that I was taking care of my mom and dad. Well, dad passed away on Oct. 13th. I had mom living with me through the 20th of October, and then she went to my brother Wayne's house. I still take care of all the legal and financial work, but Wayne is doing a great job with mom. She has alzeimer's - so it isn't easy.

I want to thank those of you - my bestest friends - for your love and friendship during the past few months. It sure has been tough, and it really did wear us all out. But things are a little better now.

On the good side of things, Mike is getting married this coming Saturday to a really great girl. Her name is Kelly and she is a widow with twin 5 year old boys. So together they have 5 now! They all go to church every week, and the kids are really settling in. It will be crazy next week as Ted and I are helping to take care of all the kids. But it is only for 4 days while they go away to celebrate the marriage.

Well, I think that is all the news for now. Oh, Jenny is engaged and getting married on May 24, 2009. We've already started getting things going with that as well! ugh! Too much going on somedays!!! But overall - it is really a good thing!

Hi Debbie!!

Its been really quiet around here. I hardly ever get the chance to come and post either. I will email you soon.

I'm glad to hear that your son is getting married this weekend. And your daughter in May. That is so fantastic. Great to hear from you.

i am glad to hear from you. I am so sorry for the loss of your dad. I recently lost my mom June 14, 2008 after a long illness. 5 H.A. and 13 strokes. I know what your going through, my mom's dad died on my birthday with Alzhiemers in 2000. Your right, it's not easy. it's like taking care of a 2 yr. old again. Take care.

It's good to hear from you although I'm sorry to hear about your father. I'm also taking care of my parents. Although my mother is in poor health, Dad is the one with Alzheimer's. In case you don't remember me, I made the post about how my parents had decided to have no more children after my mother's 1958(?) pregnancy, but then my mother miscarried. They tried one more time, and the result was a set of twins, including me. Good luck with everything, and Merry Christmas.

Hey Debbie
I know it has been a very long time since we last were in touch, but, trust me, you have not been forgotten. I have access to a computer two times a week now, still can't afford to buy one, you know how that is.
It sounds like you have been going through a tough time. I know firsthand what it is like to take care of a parent and to go through the loss. My heart and prayers go out to you. Please know that you were a good daughter and really stepped up to the plate. It is so difficult to know that the time you had with your dad was going to end. I sincerely hope you are at peace.
I also know about dementia. I have partially taken care of two people that suffer from it. I just do my best to love them and take care of them in the way that I would want to be taken care of. One of them I take out whenever the weather permits. We go out to dinner and shopping, etc. Sometimes she is lucid, sometimes she screams. I believe that God put me in the position to do what I do because of my loads of patience and love.
I have thought of you often the last four years and have missed all of my Trisha friends terribly. I have longed for the day I could log back on and get in touch with you all. Alot has happened since my break-up with John. Please know that I am in a much better place mentally and emotionally. I am stronger than I have ever been and am very happy.(without a man) My faith is stronger than ever.
I hope we can talk again one day and hope you will be posting soon.
Love-Kathy Breen