tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193225017879543369.post2889928747660118746..comments2023-09-20T07:06:19.249-05:00Comments on Seeking Faithfulness: The Dagwood Generation: Caring for parents and kidsHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10419728761742443893noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193225017879543369.post-41337702694146317822010-07-31T17:22:38.754-05:002010-07-31T17:22:38.754-05:00prayers are continued for you my dear. :)prayers are continued for you my dear. :)Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16636046600690035830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193225017879543369.post-8249150997400706402010-06-24T12:27:17.249-05:002010-06-24T12:27:17.249-05:00I was born to older parents too Holly, they were b...I was born to older parents too Holly, they were both in their forties when they had me. They are failing in health now and need a lot of help and support.<br />My Dad in particular finds aging hard, both emotionally and physically.<br />Praying for you Holly, it's not always easy.<br />You are doing something very beautiful for your Mom and Dad.Shosannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05848582110304798801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193225017879543369.post-31336516546659395002010-06-23T00:04:17.598-05:002010-06-23T00:04:17.598-05:00You are such a beautiful daughter, Holly. I'm...You are such a beautiful daughter, Holly. I'm keeping you in my prayers. *hugs* You need all the strength you can get! Wish I could be there to help you.DarcsFalconhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01757804686134389853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193225017879543369.post-81661834985434517292010-06-22T12:05:20.925-05:002010-06-22T12:05:20.925-05:00Dearest Holly,
My prayers are definitely with you...Dearest Holly,<br /><br />My prayers are definitely with you. I still remember so vividly when we moved Mom and her mother in with us back in 1990. Mom did most of Grandma's care during the day and I often stood in awe at her patience and love. <br /><br />Now, I am in the place of full-time caregiver to Mom. The one who has served her entire life without complaint is having great difficulty being served. It is so hard to give up that independence. She was such a shining example to me with Grandma, yet I am ashamed so many times when I fall short in patience and understanding of the losses she is dealing with.<br /><br />Your love and understanding toward your parents is beautiful to watch. You are an encouragement to me (and many others, I'm sure) as you take each step forward that the Lord brings to you. In your seeking Faithfulness, you are finding Him.<br /><br />In His great love,<br /><br />VioletViolethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548774944224356439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193225017879543369.post-39945147034213580702010-06-22T09:11:27.796-05:002010-06-22T09:11:27.796-05:00Most of my friends were born to older parents, but...Most of my friends were born to older parents, but mine were practically babies so I've watched as they've taken on more responsibilities with their parents and didn't think much of what it would be like for me, except through their experiences. I've watched them fight the pride of those doing the aging and try to navigate what is their responsibility and place and what isn't. Now, my husband's parents, though young, are both very ill and out of work and this will be the rest of their life. He's an only child and feels so responsible and yet they refuse to allow him in to help. It's hard to stand by and watch helplessly and to know when to step in boldly and refuse to take no. <br /><br />Being a good mother isn't about being bossy or dominating or taking control (well, sometimes it is the latter a bit) but it's about love, taking care of those we love and have been entrusted to us. As such a loving caretaker of the younger loves in your life, I know you're doing a beautiful job taking care of the older loves in your life. My prayers stay with you and all your family.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10870200864906979555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193225017879543369.post-54418108288857996112010-06-22T08:34:22.846-05:002010-06-22T08:34:22.846-05:00Holly,
I understand all to well all that you are...Holly, <br /> I understand all to well all that you are going through. Although it was taking care of grandparents not parents, still the load is full at times. Praying for His strength and peace and wisdom for you!!!<br /><br />Love,<br />RobynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193225017879543369.post-37230321258452678412010-06-22T08:05:03.737-05:002010-06-22T08:05:03.737-05:00You are so precious, Holly. Big hugs to you.
Val ...You are so precious, Holly. Big hugs to you.<br /><br />Val xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193225017879543369.post-34098610785532380672010-06-22T00:23:30.126-05:002010-06-22T00:23:30.126-05:00For some reason, it didn't include the link in...For some reason, it didn't include the link in my previous post. Here it is again: http://www.worldmag.com/podcast/andreeseu.cfm?page=3Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435071269417046903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193225017879543369.post-61627202097606484762010-06-22T00:22:15.086-05:002010-06-22T00:22:15.086-05:00Definitely keeping you in prayer, Holly. You know ...Definitely keeping you in prayer, Holly. You know that this is near and dear to my heart. You have an overflowing plate right now, and I hope that you are remembering to let others help you. Casey was 10 and Nick was 14 when they began helping to care for my dad, and Emily at 8 could help me with mom. One of my dearest friends has a "dagwood" of her own, and there are many days that she doesn't know how she is going to meet the many needs of everyone around her who is depending on her. Many times she has told me that she just has to trust God to work it out, because she can't...and somehow everything that needs to get done, gets done. I've been listening to World Magazine's Andree Seu's archived podcasts, and as I read your post, I thought of one from 2005 called "The Next Thing", which you can down load on <a rel="nofollow">this page.</a> I hope it blesses and encourages you, dear friend.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435071269417046903noreply@blogger.com