My Family is Hurting

We can't take the route of community housing for both of us because we also have a daughter with Down's syndrome to care for. She would not be allowed in the senior apartments. I've worked in businesses that run homes for young women like my daughter. Not in a million years would I turn her over to them. I worked as Personnel Director and within the first six months I fired every employee except two who took care of our clients. They beat them, took their food allowances to throw parties, held wheelchair clients hostage in hot vans outside bars they attended and stole their clothing money. Since my experience there, I don't trust the system set up to take care of these precious people. That's also why I would visit my husband every day at different times to make sure he's getting the care he needs. Although we are not wanting for food, clothing and housing, we have no extra for in-home care and foolishly did not opt for it in our insurance policy. Looking after him is my pleasure as long I'm not afraid of doing more harm than good. Sadly, we have reached the point where being out of my care may be better for him. But, as always when he's been in the hospital, I'll be there almost every day so he'll never think I've forgotten him. Thank you for your kind words and suggestions.

Thank you so much, PastorP. Prayers are definitely needed. I am in contact with a church through my wonderful landlady. They come out to help us when it snows - digging out the driveway and cars. If I have heavy lifting to do, they are happy to help. It's a group of teen workers who spend their Saturdays helping anyone who needs it. With all the bad press about teens, these fellows put a whole new face on their generation and it's beautiful!

Thank you, sparksssss, for your kind words and thoughts. I try to smile around him all the time. When I can't, I leave the room. Thank you, once again.