Murraytalk

Our vacation is over and it feels good to be home! Last night being home, the grandkids gone and sleeping in my own bed felt like I was finally on vacation. Everyone was ready to leave - we made one stop at Tom's friend from high school (Russ) to say goodbye and have one last look at the beautiful view. We came home to news that Tom's father would be going into Hospice on Tuesday. They didn't want to ruin our vacation so they waited to tell us. We knew it was a matter of time before decisions would be made; but you're never really prepared for it. So I anticipate this month being a month of ups and downs filled with mixed emotions... a new chapter in our life. Some days there won't be a song in your heart. Sing anyway. -- Emory Austin Have a super Saturday!

Hospice and Treatment are consuming my mind at the moment. My husband received an email from his sister yesterday saying that hospice would be going to his parents home beginning today for his father. We all knew in our hearts that he wasn't getting better, but Hospice - my husband and I weren't prepared for that - at least I wasn't. My father in law Last night we dropped my daughter off for treatment for a minimum of 28 days. It was one of the most difficult things I have done as a parent. I'm proud of her - I know how hard it was for her to walk in that door and not turn around and walk out. She has struggled for a long time, so this is going to be a good thing for her and everyone involved. As for me, my head is full of mixed emotions - it's just too much. But, I don't let anything keep me down, I can't, or some one would end up having to work hard on getting me to function again... I know that about me. When my mother passed away I told myself I...