Daughter home at long last, we had a good visit today.
By Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (29068)
June 5, 2023 8:21pm CST
My daughter and her husband have been caring for his parents, both nearly 90, until full time help could be found for them--off and on, mostly on, for over a month. They were glad to do it, but they are tired! They got home the other day, stopped by to surprise me, and today I went to their house for dinner and some time together.
My son's friend was off this afternoon so he had someone to hang out with and I didn't feel too guilty. I had such a nice visit, we have some other times planned out in the near future if it works out well, which hopefully it will.
It was so nice to catch up and not have to text or call. Such a nice time, but it sure did go fast!
Hope you all had a good day, as well. 
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@LindaOHio (157373)
• United States
6 Jun
I'm glad you had a nice visit with your daughter. I hope your daughter and SIL can find some full time help. Have a great day.
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@LindaOHio (157373)
• United States
6 Jun
@MarieCoyle I hope when my hubby is gone, God forbid, I can find someone to do some things for me. I'm glad they found some help.
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
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6 Jun
@LindaOHio
Nursing home care seems beyond terrible now, they are all short staffed, and it's a terrible place to be. I hope you make a plan for each of you, so that whoever goes first can know what will happen.
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
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6 Jun
They did find some that so far have proven to be wonderful. It just took awhile to find them. Oh, and money, of course.
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@LadyDuck (459448)
• Switzerland
7 Jun
@MarieCoyle Family members are the best caregivers, as they care for the elders.
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
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10 Jun
@LadyDuck
Yes, they are if a person is able to do that. His parents did not want their children to have to care for them. But of course they did, but only after his dad insisted in hiring caregivers. I'm just glad he has the means for that to happen.
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
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6 Jun
Yes, it is. When people can not do much for themselves, it's hard on the caregivers. And of course I understand there are special circumstances and medical needs as well, it can get very tough.
Thank you, Anna.
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
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6 Jun
No, her health is not the best, but it's way, way better now than it was a few years ago. She does get proper rest. They just didn't want to leave his parents at all until they found people they knew they could count on to be there. Thank you, Amber.
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@AmbiePam (85704)
• United States
6 Jun
@MarieCoyle Your daughter and her husband sound like really good people.
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
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6 Jun
@AmbiePam
They are good people, thank you so much. Proud of them all.
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@Jenaisle (14079)
• Philippines
6 Jun
@MarieCoyle You're welcome, Marie. Have a good week.
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
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6 Jun
I love making good memories. There's nothing better to do with people you love and care about. Thank you, Jenaisle.
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
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6 Jun
@Jenaisle
I hope you have a good one as well, Jenaisle.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jun
I'm glad they finally found someone to care for his parents so your daughter and SIL could come home again. It's always nice to catch up with family when we have time.
We had some errands to run this morning and then came home to sleep... It was nice.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
6 Jun
@MarieCoyle I wouldn't be happy if Pretty moved very far away from me, so I do understand. Thanks.
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
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6 Jun
@DaddyEvil
My youngest is in St Pete, Florida...she and her family are so, so missed. I do understand the missing thing--when both girls iived in Florida, it was hard for me.
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
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6 Jun
It's so nice to have them back home. It does give me a good feeling to have them nearby, she and I have always been close and I love it that they moved so close to me. Glad you got some sleep!
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@RubyHawk (99423)
• Atlanta, Georgia
6 Jun
@MarieCoyle I hope you two will have a lot more time together.
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
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6 Jun
Ruby, she and I are so much alike in so many ways. We truly do enjoy our time together. Thank you
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@snowy22315 (170604)
• United States
6 Jun
That is so nice you got a chance to hang out with daughter and her husband. I hope many such occassions will present themselves in the future.
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@snowy22315 (170604)
• United States
6 Jun
@MarieCoyle I can imagine. I would feel the same if my son would.
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
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6 Jun
It's a dream come true, when they moved back to my area I was so thrilled. Thank you.
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
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6 Jun
They were pretty tired out when they got home late Thursday night. I stayed away until invited, I wanted them to rest.
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@moffittjc (118590)
• Gainesville, Florida
6 Jun
It’s always a blessing when we get to spend time with our loved ones, especially when we haven’t seen them for a while. I’m glad you had a nice visit!
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
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6 Jun
We usually see each other at least once a week. But they have been so busy with his parents, it isn't that far to their house--about 130 miles? But it's high traffic, and someone had to be there with the parents until other arrangements can be made. I'm just glad they are home again, thank you, Jeff.
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@princessmarie (1045)
• Philippines
6 Jun
I am happy to know that they found someone to take care of his parents. It was nice you had time to see each other again and catch up with the fam.
Hoping that all your plans ahead of time will work .God bless you always.
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
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6 Jun
Thank you, it was so nice.
I hope you are feeling better and doing well.
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@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
6 Jun
Good they surprised you with a visit and all of you enjoyed the time
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@astutimeliana723 (4536)
• Indonesia
6 Jun
Your daughter and her husband must be very dutiful children to their parents, I am glad to hear that. Have a nice day.
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@MarieCoyle (29068)
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6 Jun
They are very sweet to his parents and wonderful to me. There is a big age difference between his parents and myself--22+ years? But his parents are so very kind to my daughter and to me.
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@astutimeliana723 (4536)
• Indonesia
6 Jun
@MarieCoyle Wow, Great. I am glad to hear that. 
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