tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post9062111129058863964..comments2024-01-11T00:28:08.521-05:00Comments on Caregivingly Yours, MS Spouse Caregiver: caregiving: "people have real issues with the logistics of life"Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14000299655117252000noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post-75642483399243073802008-07-02T12:37:00.000-04:002008-07-02T12:37:00.000-04:00Patrick,I always take these situations with a grai...Patrick,<br>I always take these situations with a grain of salt. Who knows what the real story is? I'm sure my ex- has a few horror stories about me as well. I also had his parental rights removed from him... because he did not show up to fight for them. He did not pay child support after taking me to court in order for him to 'support his child'.......... and only got him 3 times after winning. <br><br>I'm sure there are more than a few details missing from this story. <br><br>JackieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post-91576266682795999552008-07-02T16:17:00.000-04:002008-07-02T16:17:00.000-04:00I'm tending to agree with what Jackie mentioned in...I'm tending to agree with what Jackie mentioned in her comment; I think there were issues in play here not only involving the child's sickness but relational issues with the divorced parents. I think unfortunately the poor kid was just a pawn between his parents and their dysfunctional behavior. He is truly the innocent victim here; perhaps mom didn't continue treatment out of spite against ex-husband; who knows the whole story here?<br><br>regardless of this story, though, I know caregiving to kids is hard work; emotionally draining and time consuming with all the other demands of life; those that can help should make themselves available to help (present company - me - included); need to look into that to see if there is a volunteer respite agency here to give parents a helping hand<br><br>thanks for posting this Patrick; I know its hard to deal with care giving every single day<br><br>in any event, I hope you and Patti are enjoying some summer outings and have some good plans for the Fourth :)<br><br>bettyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post-64536523998313061612008-07-02T19:33:00.000-04:002008-07-02T19:33:00.000-04:00(((((((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU))))))))))))))))))))))Ho...(((((((((((((((((HUGSTOYOU))))))))))))))))))))))How can I help a Caregiver?I have helped my friend who passed sevral years back,He was in a wheel chair an bound in His room all day long.I wouldgo over there and help Him,not as muh as I would love to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post-69272977985014198822008-07-02T22:26:00.000-04:002008-07-02T22:26:00.000-04:00...........giving respite for a caregiver is impor..............giving respite for a caregiver is important by all means........but knowing what to do for an ill child is another sooooooooooo sometimes vacumm the floors, doing the dishes, bringing over a simple meal for the family, or reading to the child while the mom puts her feet up ( but is still nearby), folding laundry, picks up the groceries, take the car in for servicing, so many things I needed help with...........anyone can help a caregiver that just don't have to be a caregiver to give respite.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19312567.post-57848539646530941032008-07-03T08:49:00.000-04:002008-07-03T08:49:00.000-04:00wow what a pandoras box that story has. taking car...wow what a pandoras box that story has. taking care of a sick child is hard but that dad something doesn't seem right. any way hope you and patty have a wonderful 4th<br><br>DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com