tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post8072342740030887363..comments2024-03-28T06:33:07.702-04:00Comments on Eaton Rapids Joe: A failed testEaton Rapids Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09102166969915526172noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-1536950898334709102019-12-05T08:22:26.957-05:002019-12-05T08:22:26.957-05:00Phantom: "...right choices and still have bad...Phantom: "...right choices and still have bad result..." is the human condition and a source of great stories. It is also still the best path forward.<br /><br />RDB: Thanks for the advice. Yup, most of the time the person in my Dad's skin is not my dad. Eaton Rapids Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102166969915526172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-66940466046476112822019-12-05T08:20:53.088-05:002019-12-05T08:20:53.088-05:00A belated thank-you for all the support.
Dad'...A belated thank-you for all the support.<br /><br />Dad's bedroom is hands-off. He wants his blankets arranged "just so". It is one of the few places where he has the illusion of control. Sometimes I think efforts to help him blow up because he feels violated, especially when we are sneaky.Eaton Rapids Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102166969915526172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-5289267180025625692019-12-02T12:26:40.121-05:002019-12-02T12:26:40.121-05:00Yes, there are definitely bad days ahead. Please ...Yes, there are definitely bad days ahead. Please don't let them cloud your memory over the good days of the past. As you know, it is the dementia talking and not your father. Good luck Joe, there's no doubt your are making your parents' lives better!RDBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255604845196905705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-10219364074901387382019-12-01T09:43:22.965-05:002019-12-01T09:43:22.965-05:00All we can do is try to make the right choices. U...All we can do is try to make the right choices. Unfortunately, you can make what appear to be the right choices and still have a bad result. But you can take consolation that you tried your best.<br />God bless you and yours as you deal with this. The Phantomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416011585522370209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-54418033199188797712019-11-30T21:56:51.849-05:002019-11-30T21:56:51.849-05:00Side note: Have you thought about trying weighted...Side note: Have you thought about trying weighted blankets for your dad?Aggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11089648434324058300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-39145668652965948782019-11-30T21:55:29.802-05:002019-11-30T21:55:29.802-05:00Those of us who have been through this with our lo...Those of us who have been through this with our loved ones sympathize with you. It seems at times to be a thankless chore, heaped with abuse that cannot be refuted. God is watching. We live a great life, and this is the part of the deal that highlights our grace and good fortune. Blessings on you Joe.Aggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11089648434324058300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-3661624210555389052019-11-30T21:34:28.189-05:002019-11-30T21:34:28.189-05:00The beard loss can be temporary. Easing any anxiet...The beard loss can be temporary. Easing any anxiety Dad may have...thats a good thing.<br /><br />Hang in there..markshere2https://www.blogger.com/profile/16168054097485759501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-81824598108169747492019-11-30T18:46:46.541-05:002019-11-30T18:46:46.541-05:00Bless you good son.Bless you good son.Rogerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02885902230774931605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970975545475697571.post-66575858670210682232019-11-30T16:46:24.218-05:002019-11-30T16:46:24.218-05:00Sadly true. Went through that with an Uncle.Sadly true. Went through that with an Uncle.Old NFOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16404197287935017147noreply@blogger.com