Just dropping in to say Hey!!
 But it's been a very busy week trying ro get things done and arranged for my Dad. We met with a Social Worker today who is helping make home care arrangements and to set up a Link to Life system.
Doug and I have been (mostly Doug) playing Handyman and fixing everything that needs to get fixed. I have spent two days doing yard work, things have really gone down hill since I was here last summer. I think I posted last year about the woman who is living in the guest house, rent free and contributing nothing to help my Dad. Well, she is still around and still doing nothing. My Dad refuses to do anything about her........ so my hands are tied. We were able to load my Dad in the boat and take him for a boat ride, HE LOVED IT, the visiting Nurse was horrified  He hadn't been on the boat in over a year and was thrilled. Ty loves my Dad and spends most of his time curled up in his lap which my Dad gets a big kick out of.
Why do parents have to get old????? |
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| awwww...im sorry gin that its so rough going. Im glad that your dad had a good time on the boat though! And bless lil Ty for being the little love bug that he is......
Cant you just change the locks on the guest house while she is gone??? There has to be something you can do regarding her...... |
Its wonderful, Ginny, that you and your husband are doing this for your Dad. He must have been a great father to have inspired so much love! 
Hang in there, I know this must be hard, seeing a beloved parent age.
hugs to you....  |
| I'm glad you're getting to spend some fun moments in between the tedious ones. That's great that Ty loves your dad--much better than Tasker sitting in his lap!
Sounds like you are getting things under control down there... |
| Good luck with everything, Ginny. I'm so glad you're getting to spend this quality time with your Dad too. Making memories that you will both carry with you forever.
I do remember when you posted about this woman last year. I just hope that she doesn't try to claim any of his estate when he passes. Good luck! |
| Ginny, your Dad must be so happy to have you, Doug and Ty there spending time and helping him. It is hard to watch your parents aging.
Be careful and get as much information on the dweller as you can. A co-worker had a similar situation with her mother and it turns out the woman was robbing her mother while living there! |
| You are such a good daughter Ginny!
I am sure your Dad appreciates all that you are doing for him. Even though he still won't kick that woman out. 
Glad he enjoyed going on the boat. We miss you! |
Hey Ginny we miss you. 
Hope you are having a wonderful time and your dad is blessed to have you around at the moment. How is Ty doing on his holiday and have you heard from tasker ? |
| Ginny, it is sad to see your parent's aging. But your Dad is good not to try to do things he shouldn't.
The last Monday in March, my m-i-l climbed a bit higher on the ladder - to try to get the stuck chainsaw out of the tree. The one that came unplugged because they didn't attach it to the extension cord correctly. She fell out of the tree and ended up in the ER. She basically went to bed for the rest of the week, until my husband drove up to see her. Another trip to the hospital, which lasted a week. She is barely walking with a walker. She refuses to go anywhere except the doctors - because she would lose her helpers. 
She did much better after her knee replacements, but she is 80 years old. 
I think they would last (maybe) 24 hours in an assisted living facilty before they kicked my f-i-l out. So good luck and positive thoughts. |
| Hi Ginny,
Been missing you and glad to hear of your update, although, I am sad hearing about your dad. It seems he really enjoyed his special day with you on the boat however. I haven't been on as much lately as my computer died ..groan. Hope to get a new one in a couple weeks. Take care! Marianne and the boys |
| Heading home tomorrow, but making a stop in VA t see my son so won't actually get home til Sun. I think everything I can do here is done..... |
| OOOOhhhh, wave at me on the 95! Or if you need to meet Barney, let me know! |
| to you and your Dad, Ginny
Safe travel home to you and Doug, have a good visit with your son. Missing you! |
| Thanks everyone. This has been a really difficult trip for me. Helping aging parents with decisions is always hard, especially when you may not agree with those decisions. Plus the uncertainty drives me crazy. My Dad's health is very poor but he could be here another week or another 5 years, no one can predict. This week was the 3rd anniversary of my Mom dying so it's just been a slap of reality.
But the GOOD NEWS is I'm in VA with my son and his wife and their SUPER FAST INTERNET 
They are approaching their second anniversary and are such a cute couple. THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are talking about starting a family SOON Which means sometime in the next year, maybe (or so)
I'm going to be a GRANDMOTHER |
| Congrats on the impending grandmother status! Although, you can always just be the forum grandma!!!
My grandfather is about in the same stage as your dad but he and my grandmother are still living together and on their own. Hopefully they'll stay that way forever!
You know that Pennsylvania is halfway between Virginia and New York. Hint, hint, hint!!!!! |
| HEY! If she didn't stop in VA to see me, she's not allowed to stop in PA to see YOU! |
| I'm glad your trip went well!
And you are going to be a GRANDMA!!!!  So exciting!!!!
Have a safe trip home. |
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