Hello all my friends!
Some of you may have remembered
this pine cabinet I purchased last year.
Bob had to go back and pick it up for me.
It was a nice old one.
Eventually would like it to be in
our guest bedroom.
Right now though it was moved here.
Can you guess where?
Well if you said our kitchen you would be correct.
I filled it with kitchen related items for now.
Topped with crock jugs and a bunny mold.
It will serve its purpose here for
the time being.
In other news,
Please say a wee prayer for my mom if you can.
She undergoes shoulder replacement
surgery tomorrow.
I will be quite frank.
Taking care of mom this past week
was a struggle for me.
I am 7 years older than the last time
I took care of her when
she broke her femur.
My bad knee is finally catching up with me
from a track injury I had in school.
I have arthritis in both my ankles.
Physically and mentally this was
very hard on me this time.
I told my sister several times
that I do not think I can take care
of her when she gets out of therapy again.
I know Bob will not be able to
the days I have to go into the office.
With his short term memory,
he may forget she is there.
(not kidding)
My words went on deaf ear though.
My sister is 5 years younger.
My brother is 8 years younger.
It should be their turn.
I love my mom...but I also need to
think about my health as well.
Well anyways,
everything is in God's hands now.
Hope everyone enjoys their week.
Moving On Blessings To All!
Janice
Janice,
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for you and your mom!
The cabinet is so nice! I love your decor.
I understand your dilemma, and I pray your siblings will step in. We are all human and have strengths and frailties. Bless you.
ReplyDeleteLike your cabinet. I have one like it. Not old though, my husband made it.
ReplyDeleteWill be praying for you and your mom. A lot of times it ends up being one child taking care of parents. Hope your brother and sister will help!!!!
I really like that cabinet and it looks nice with the kitchen items in it.
ReplyDeleteWill pray for your mom and also for you. I'm sorry you're dealing with the brunt of it. You need to stick to you guns when she gets out of rehab this time. It's so hard because you care, but you do need to take care of yourself!
Beautiful cupboard. A weakness of mine. I just need a bigger house...lol!
ReplyDeletePrayers for mom's surgery.
Caregiving seems to always fall on one person. God bless you for all you have done. I know was most difficult and still working full time made it extra hard. Hopefully your siblings will step up to the plate to help!!!
Am hoping your family will step up and take care of her. If not perhaps they should contribute monetarily so you can hire someone to come in and care for her when you are working. But them stepping up to do the right thing would be...the right thing.
ReplyDeletelove your cabinet and where you have it! filled with so many goodies. I know how you feel about being 'older' than you were the last time your mom needed you...I would give anything for her to be here now. Take care of yourself :)
ReplyDeleteSaying a prayer for your mom. Being a caretaker is no joke it is very hard work and hard on both of you. I do hope your sister or brother can step up.
ReplyDeleteYour new cupboard is wonderful! And of course you got it looking splendid.
Cathy
Stand firm on that, Janice. Two other siblings need to step up. Being a caretaker is tremendously difficult, especially for a working woman with a husband who needs some attention too. And you've done your bit admirably. (And yes, prayers coming.)
ReplyDeleteThe cabinet is wonderful! And yes, as I witnessed with my in-laws, caregiving does seem to fall to one person, no matter how young the other siblings are or how closely they might also live. I always tried to place myself in my in-laws shoes, but also was shocked at how easily it seemed siblings seemed to forget all that was done for them as they were growing up.
ReplyDeletePraying that her surgery goes well and she recovers quickly and I hope your siblings can step up and help. Your health is very important. Hugs to you Janice.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cabinet. You'll likely fall in love with having it there that you'll decide to hunt for a different one for the guest room. I've been praying for you and your mom...hoping the surgery goes/went well and recovery is smooth. I don't envy your caregiver situation. I know when my mom could no longer care for herself and my two older siblings wanted only for her to be placed in a home, I really considered the idea of having her move in with me but it just would not have worked. It was before WWR so there was no extra bedroom, no walk-in shower, multiple levels to navigate everywhere in the house, etc. Most importantly, I knew I could not give her the care she needed either physically or mentally. I loved my mom dearly and fiercely but I know my limits and it could not have worked. All that to say, yes...you need to consider your health - physical, mental and emotional. Hugs & Prayers ~ Robin
ReplyDeletePraying you get family help for your Mom-next month it will be 2 years since Larry's fall off the stone wall-I promised him I would take care of him here at home so we can be together-he is also very ill from his heart. It does take a toll-I have lost 20 pounds since last winter.
ReplyDeleteI love your newest cabinet and I have a mold like that too hugs take care of You. Kathy
I am praying. I know this is difficult. Sending lots of love and prayers.
ReplyDeleteCarla
I love where you put the cabinet and the cabinet itself! I hope something better works out for you and your mom.
ReplyDeleteI pray your siblings step up and help out with your mom.
ReplyDeleteI love your cabinet!!