tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009468722326751050.post1880362302098102890..comments2024-03-21T03:59:17.725+00:00Comments on Moments from Suburbia: MissingSuburbiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05352465945711496612noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009468722326751050.post-14751180807277316422010-07-10T06:32:33.850+01:002010-07-10T06:32:33.850+01:00How I feel for you reading this post, and your Mot...How I feel for you reading this post, and your Mother.<br /><br />I remember all this so well with my own Mother, and yes, it does make you realise.....well you expressed it so well here, no point in me saying anything else.<br /><br />Pleased to read Small Sprog's play went ok, and I hope your Mother is alright.<br /><br />Letty xLetty - A Little Girl With A Curlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08836262006258873208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009468722326751050.post-76554978271691548372010-07-05T23:09:09.744+01:002010-07-05T23:09:09.744+01:00What a relief finding the purse, we have all been ...What a relief finding the purse, we have all been there and it can be very worrying. It is so difficult when the tables turn and it is the parents that need caring for.<br /><br />Glad they play went well for Small Sprog!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682070120172969234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009468722326751050.post-15002794102759207562010-07-04T09:33:00.603+01:002010-07-04T09:33:00.603+01:00Great post Sub. I think the hardest thing is seei...Great post Sub. I think the hardest thing is seeing your parents who we have relied on for so long looking frail and vulnerable. xEternal Worrierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16286099574417884207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009468722326751050.post-64710108755199972312010-07-04T07:11:56.512+01:002010-07-04T07:11:56.512+01:00Gosh Sub, that brought tears to my eyes. Yes, its...Gosh Sub, that brought tears to my eyes. Yes, its hard to see a parent helpless, and those tables do turn without you remotely noticing. <br /><br />My heart is with you and your mum. xxJennysmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04176560381292594341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009468722326751050.post-39566181993774971672010-07-03T15:33:18.233+01:002010-07-03T15:33:18.233+01:00We all reach this point at some time, and it is su...We all reach this point at some time, and it is such a sad time. When my father was in the hospital this winter, he was quite helpless at times and very worried before his surgery. It was so hard for me to see this once-strong man who I thought could do anything break into tears. He's much better now, but he'll never be the same, and it makes me sad. <br /><br />But such experiences do make us realize how short life is and to appreciate every moment we have with our parents. I'm so glad your mother found her purse intact, and she was so lucky to have you there reassuring her throughout this.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009468722326751050.post-72111795348130808502010-07-03T04:36:41.554+01:002010-07-03T04:36:41.554+01:00This is such an emotional post. I remember having ...This is such an emotional post. I remember having to help care for my parents, who lived half a continent away. I watched them diminsh; my mother more than my father, until she died before him.<br /><br />Your care for your mom is wonderful.Rob-bearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00171692478879522588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009468722326751050.post-9217214528491178452010-07-02T19:49:25.864+01:002010-07-02T19:49:25.864+01:00Bless her! It's horrid to think you've los...Bless her! It's horrid to think you've lost something as important as a purse. I can understand why she was distracted. So glad you found it! <br /><br />I'm reaching the stage now when I lose things that I look in the fridge or the pantry or anywhere less than obvious.Liz Hindshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04646532093872561703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009468722326751050.post-49515989484693723932010-07-02T19:31:37.983+01:002010-07-02T19:31:37.983+01:00A very heartfelt post! I have no idea when the cha...A very heartfelt post! I have no idea when the change happens...it kind of sneaks up on you and then something happens and you feel a bit like you've been hit in the face with a sledgehammer and are left wondering 'when the hell did that happen?'. She is very lucky to have you! <br /><br />I'm glad that small sprog did so well in his play! You must be very proud of him!<br /><br />C xCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12327016337976942530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009468722326751050.post-54553305281764891902010-07-02T13:27:08.156+01:002010-07-02T13:27:08.156+01:00I'm not sure when exactly one becomes responsi...I'm not sure when exactly one becomes responsible for parents rather than the other way around but it definitely does happen. At 60 I am looking after my 85 year old father - when will my son's feel they have to look after me? I hope not for a very long time but one never knows.Akelamaluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11234268568845148285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009468722326751050.post-11455114894734636652010-07-02T13:06:06.308+01:002010-07-02T13:06:06.308+01:00A very poignent post and I have had similar though...A very poignent post and I have had similar thoughts about my mum recently. I worry that she needs me and is far away, and sefishly i don't want to give up being the one who always has her to turn to.Reasonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070633072307321162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009468722326751050.post-65659180930116549312010-07-02T12:10:27.603+01:002010-07-02T12:10:27.603+01:00Luckily, or sadly depending how you look at it I s...Luckily, or sadly depending how you look at it I suppose, my Mum passed away before all that started and she never had the trait. However there was suddenly a point where there was a realisation that my sister and I were increasingly responsible for her as she grew older and unwell (she had Lymphoma that in the end took her) and that we had somewhere taken charge. <br /><br />In the days after she'd passed away and her sister also died within a few days of her going which was so weird, almost like they were waiting to go together, my sister looked at me and said - "You do realise we are the older generation now". It was true suddenly all the generation above was no more... you regret then that you never asked them more about life... well I do a bit.Furtheronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11903753972242964410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009468722326751050.post-71837262332138945612010-07-02T09:08:01.748+01:002010-07-02T09:08:01.748+01:00I know the situation. My mother is 88 and thankful...I know the situation. My mother is 88 and thankfully still pretty alert but there are times when she gets forgetful, loses something, gets in a huge panic and has to be reassured and calmed down. At that age forgetfulness is not so trivial, she's probably always worried senility's setting in. And that in turn would mean becoming a burden on others, which she would hate. So the reassurance is much needed and appreciated, I'm sure.nickhttp://nickhereandnow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009468722326751050.post-47476534052670788802010-07-02T08:06:47.694+01:002010-07-02T08:06:47.694+01:00I think in all our lives we veer from being the ch...I think in all our lives we veer from being the child and the adult and then back again... often in response to our problems, mostly in response to those of the people we love. Your mum is lucky to have you, as you are lucky to have her.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02133900289384226725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009468722326751050.post-46292075525359235252010-07-02T03:27:07.548+01:002010-07-02T03:27:07.548+01:00A very defining moment.... and now that my own mot...A very defining moment.... and now that my own mother is 80, I am amazed she is still so sprightly and independent! I worry though...Fi from Four Paws and Whiskershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11217307759511472654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009468722326751050.post-14840060830325771342010-07-02T00:25:02.798+01:002010-07-02T00:25:02.798+01:00I see myself in this dialogue! Yesterday I rejoice...I see myself in this dialogue! Yesterday I rejoiced at the news that my mammogram was all clear - but I do feel dementia may be knocking at the door - oh so quietley, but it is letting me know it is around!mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6009468722326751050.post-30450502642274331192010-07-01T23:21:13.230+01:002010-07-01T23:21:13.230+01:00I think we have all been there....... I related to...I think we have all been there....... I related to the post because it happened with my own mother and now I can see it happening to my children because of me!<br />Its like a wheel going round full circle!<br /><br />So glad that your mum found her possessions and so glad that she has you.<br />Maggie X<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.com