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To: Ken Adams who wrote (145446)	6/7/2007 6:43:37 PM
From: Neeka	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 225578

Don't know how old you are Ken but hopefully when your Mom is gone you'll have some time to do the things you've always wanted to do. I know I would give up any trip or vacation to have my parents back with us. Hang in there.........your time is coming.

To: Ken Adams who wrote (145446)	6/8/2007 9:28:05 AM
From: PatiBob	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 225578

I understand completely. I took care of my in-laws because my husband was starting his commercial flying career and was gone all the time. His sisters couldn't bear to see their parents in their present state, it was too painful for them. Both in-laws had cancer. At that time in my life, I had only one child, I worked shift work so I could be there for my in-laws during the day. We were fortunate to be able to have someone come in during the evenings to care for them. When my oldest was 16, I had two more kids. It seems like I have been taking care of someone or something (pets included) for the better part of my life. I know I made a difference in the final years of my in-laws lives, they were as comfortable as they could get, they were at home and they were able to tell me stories of their remarkable lives which made them happy. I firmly believe we are all put here for certain purposes. We do what we can and take what we can from those circumstances we are handed. Time off is precious, few and far between. Enjoy that time when you can and enjoy the people who's lives you are in charge of. You do make a difference!!! Ken, you are a very special person. You are doing what others can't or won't do. Not everyone is cut out to be a caregiver. Never, ever regret what you are doing. I know how depressed you can get, I know how much pleasure you can get from being a caregiver. It's sometime a roller coaster ride but, it's also something that takes a very special and unique person. Your time will come and when it does, you will be living it fuller then you ever thought possible!