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great12b4ever

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It looks like all my plans for this year are being changed. We are in the process of cancelling the 11 shows we have signed up (and paid) for for the balance of this year and it looks like my shop/lathe time is going to be very little if any for awhile. My 83 year old father who lives with us has leukemia, and has had for a while. He recently started a new research type of Chemo, (2 weeks ago) and is now in the hospital at MD Anderson here in Houston, and is requiring 24 hour sitters with him. They still are not sure what happened, but he has almost totally lost touch with reality. He cannot separate the past or his dream world with the present. They call it confused, but I say that is an understatement for sure. Anyway, He should be coming home in 3-4 days and will require constant around the clock supervision until this clears up, if it ever does and that is a big IF!. LOML and myself will be taking turns doing as much as we can, and will have to be hiring trained home health care sitters for the nights and some of the other times when we can't be there. I still work 55-60 hours per week at my regular job (the one that pays the bills and my pen turning addiction) So that won't leave me with much time. I will try to be on line when I can and still plan on getting a few items here and there, but don't be surprised if you don't see much from me for a while.

Rob
 
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Rob
Good luck with your father but you and your wife a great people. Most people today just ship there parents away. We have you in our prayers.
 
My prayers go out to your father, as well as to you and your wife, who probably need them more. Its a difficult time for the two of you, and I only hope God gives you the strength to persevere. Bless you both, and I sincerely hope for the best.
 
Alan, Thanks for the kind words, but I couldn't do anything else. This is my Father. Teh one who raised me and taught me most everything I know or think I know. Neither I nor my wife could ever think of doing anythng else but helping him. I did the smae for my mother, and even clolsed my own business down for 9 months to help her thru the end. I did the same thing for my Father-in-law. This is the least I could do for the man who gave me so much of a start in life. And I'm sorry, but I cannot understand people who forget about family and what that means, and for those who refuse to help their parents when they need it. Sorry about the Rant, but this is the way I was raised. FAMILY IS IMPORTANT!!!
And thanks to Perry and Alan
Rob
 
Thank you for reminding all that family comes 1st and always 1st., good luck with your father and you are in our prayers.
Originally posted by great12b4ever
<br />Alan, Thanks for the kind words, but I couldn't do anything else. This is my Father. Teh one who raised me and taught me most everything I know or think I know. Neither I nor my wife could ever think of doing anythng else but helping him. I did the smae for my mother, and even clolsed my own business down for 9 months to help her thru the end. I did the same thing for my Father-in-law. This is the least I could do for the man who gave me so much of a start in life. And I'm sorry, but I cannot understand people who forget about family and what that means, and for those who refuse to help their parents when they need it. Sorry about the Rant, but this is the way I was raised. FAMILY IS IMPORTANT!!!
And thanks to Perry and Alan
Rob
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Rob,
You, your wife, father and family will be in my prayers.
Judy & I recently watched a movie called "Away From Her" -- twice!
I understand y'alls sentiments but not everyone "ships their family off"; some folks simply don't have the strength to deal with these things. Who knows? When my time comes, perhaps LOML won't have what it takes to deal with me. Don't judge too harshly.
 
Gary, I realize what you are saying and I was not referring to those who can't help their parents, but looking at those who won't because it interferes with their life or would rather do other things. I had a neighbor who was in his forties and refused to help his mother and chose to send her to a rest home because it interfered with his fishing time!! I also remember all the times he got into scrapes and jams when he was younger and wilder and she came to his rescue time after time. SHe didn't need 24 hour care, just a place to live and someone to help with her mail and pay her bills for her (she had her own money) and someone to talk to occasionaly. This is the type of people I cna't understand.

Rob
 
Rob, be sure and give your dad a big hug. He has raised one mighty fine son. Our prayers are with you and your family.
God bless you
Ellis
 
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