“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”

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”

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

“How Do We Honor My Parent’s Generation That Believed In Honesty, Integrity and Hard Work?”

Dear Friends who posted their stories about their parents on the Warrior Forum, It is replies like yours that give me the strength to carry on and deal with my grief and loneliness. Your story about your dad brought tears to my eyes as I remember the Air Force honor guard folding the American flag … Read more

“Treasure Each Moment With Your Loved Ones Because It May Be Your Last!”

It is so hard to deal with the loss of your parents, especially if you loved them and they loved and supported you for so many years. When you calculate how much time, money and energy it takes to raise and help kids over a life time it is astronomical…I think in the area of … Read more