Thataway's 2015 Florida Key's trip on hold

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Unfortunately, our planned trip to Knight's Key, Jan 14 thru March 25 2015 is on hold, and most likely canceled.

I have an aunt who is only a couple of years older than I am, but she had a fall about 12 days ago. I am the elder of the nephews and nieces who are her only relatives, so we went to Calif. earlier than planed. The situation is such that we are gong to spend at least 3 to 4 months in the Long Beach area. (Have to go home to pick up the RV, since sleeping on the floor of a friend's house is not the best options!) We are not only be caregivers and manage her situation, but have to clean and rehab two dwellings in the area.

Not all bad, since we are fairly near both my daughter and her family, and my son and his family. A bit less Christmas time with them, than anticipated, but a family member who has no-one else is more important.
We have a philosophy that our elderly should not spend their last days in a nursing home if at all possible. Both of our mothers lived with us during their last year or so.

Maybe next year at Marathon. Sorry to miss those who will be in the area.

Will-C

Duty calls. I won't kill all the fish. See you in 2016 God willing.
All the best.
D.D.

Alexander · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 1:12 pm Post subject:

Good luck Bob, my favorite wise saying is "Life is the series things that happen to us while we're busy making other plans".
I go to Minnesota for a week or two, 2 or 3 times a year to relieve my sister ,with whom my 97 yr old father lives, for the same reason. That type of philosophy is what keeps families strong.

rogerbum · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 2:26 pm Post subject:

Bob and Marie,

You're both good people. I have to admit that from the subject line I was immediately concerned about your health and was pleased to hear that wasn't the case. Take care and keep up the good work!

RobLL · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 4:07 pm Post subject:

My sister looked after mom, eventually moved her into a lower floor apartment for several years, she died at 91. Wife and I had her mom in our shop apartment for years, and in lower floor unit for the last two years at 97. In both cases it got a little dicey toward the end, but none of us regretted so much as a day.

We are now looking forward to being in a condo, and exploring the Salish Sea in our new to us Bucket List. Enjoy your time in California and being closer to kids.

Montana Kev · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 4:45 pm Post subject:

Bob and Marie,

Your aunt is very lucky to have the two of you looking after her. Have a safe drive to CA in the MH and enjoy the time with your family.

Happy Holidays,
K&L

primative · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 5:34 pm Post subject:

Glad to hear you have family near by in this situation and helping as you can. I am touched by what you and others have said and am reminded of some of my own experiences.

Thank you and others for sharing and trying to do what is the right thing. This makes a difference and is a good example to me and others, though it is not easy.

Best wishes to you and all,

Tom and Rene

journey on · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 5:41 pm Post subject:

God bless you, Bob. Maybe we can have lunch together this winter.

Looking after an elderly relative is tough, but it has to be done. Judy's mom just passed away and she needed that. Our daughter in Redondo Beach is going through that with her mother-in-law. So it happens to a lot of us. I tell Judy and Dorth it's practice for me.

Boris

Byrdman · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 5:57 pm Post subject:

Let me know if yall need any help Bob. Sent PM

schiavolou · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 6:15 pm Post subject:

Bob and Marie,
Sorry we won't see you in the Keys this year, but admire your devotion to family and duty.
All the best

ghone · Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2014 6:52 pm Post subject:

That's what it's all about folks. Way to lead Bob and Marie, we get to do a lot of what we want and then sometimes we need to just be there for others. God bless you and family. Merry Christmas. George and Carolyn

potter water · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 12:23 am Post subject:

It is the best thing in the world to have caring people for those late and aged years of our loved ones. My sis did her best with our mother until, at age 98, her daily medical needs became too much and too complicated for my sis and required professionals to administer her meds until the end. (One month short of 100 years old). So good for you making that sacrifice.

jimicliff · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 9:56 am Post subject:

Hi Bob we met at Apalachicola a couple of years ago, I was the guy in the weel chair.
We Brats admire your altrustic nature, you are alot of things combined into a very admirable person, I will mix a Margarita tonight and toast you.

jennykatz · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 10:57 am Post subject: keys

Im glad it was not you or Marie's health Take it easy on those rehab or cleanups See you at the next Applachcola gathering

Larry Patrick · Posted: Fri Dec 19, 2014 8:40 pm Post subject:

Best wishes ,I just lost my mom a year ago. Took care of her for years at her home,glad I did all I could.