Month: May 2008

” Now I Don’t Want To Appear Callous Because My Dad Is Dad, But…”

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Now, I don’t want to appear callous but it really felt great to lay in my bed at the Marriott in Chicago and sleep in on Tuesday. Having to get up every night to change adult diapers, administer water, adjust the sleeping position, retrieve the lost TV remote control, inject antibiotics over the last 4 … Read more

Who Would Imagine the 80-20 Rule Would Apply To Death and Taking Care Of Dying Parents?

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Who would imagine the 80-20 rule would apply to death and taking care of dying parents? After taking the photos and doing the testimonial videos at Perry Marshall’s 8020seminar.com, I am astounded to learn that the 80-20 rule applies to almost everything in life. Now that I go back and check the records of my … Read more

“Angela Lost Her Mom and Dad Within 3 Months Of Each Other”

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Dear Angela, Thank you for taking the time to share your words of wisdom. It was tough losing my mom and dad within a year of each other. I cannot imagine what it would be like to suffer a loss like yours, less than three months apart. I admire you that you spent those final … Read more

“Time To Get Share What I Learned With Babyboomers Who Already Went Through, Are Going Through Or Will Go Through What I Have Endured Over 4 Years Of Compassionate Care For My Parents”

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What a long, strange trip it has been…taking care of my mom and dad for 4 years. I have learned so much during this time that is of great value to anyone in the babyboomer generation. The biggest changes I would make would be in the financial arena. Even though my parents thought they were … Read more

“Final Celebration For My Mom and Dad on Mother’s Day”

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With all the photos of my mom and dad on particle boards, the members of my mom and dad’s church celebrated their lives. They were moved by my story that my dad’s decline occurred on the one year anniversary of my mom’s death. He seemed to go downhill instantly. Father Quinn came to give him … Read more