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Larisa Rimerman's avatar

Oh, Anna, I am so sorry. I am so afraid to put our daughter and her lovely husband in the same situation soon. Thank you for talking about it. It gives us some time to prepare.

Anna Schott's avatar

Thanks Larisa, and glad you have time to prepare… as we all should if we can

Susie Mawhinney's avatar

Beautifully said Anna, despite sad times. Courage ma belle...

I am living the same with my old neighbour who has no family, not the same I know but as heartbreaking to watch.

Anna Schott's avatar

Thanks Susie. I’m glad your neighbor has you, but that is so sad…

Holly Starley's avatar

Thank you for sharing this encapsulated moment in your world, Anna. It’s a picture of love and grace and light in even difficult times.

Anna Schott's avatar

Thanks Holly ♥️

Roy Edroso's avatar

Thanks for letting us into your life, eloquently. And good luck.

Anna Schott's avatar

Thanks, Roy

rachel robinson's avatar

i know. as much as i can know. this will change, and change again, and yes we are creatures of habitat. brilliant. thank you for your courage, mama.

Anna Schott's avatar

thanks rachel, especially because some of this was inspired by you.

Nancy Jainchill's avatar

That sounds like a really scary situation. Have you read Light Falls on Everything by Rebecca McClanahan? It's the memoir of her caretaking her parents until the end.

Anna Schott's avatar

No I haven’t, thanks Nancy

Nancy Jainchill's avatar

I think it's really good.

Wendy Varley's avatar

Sympathy re the relentless admin of arranging the right care for elderly parents on ever-shifting sands, Anna. Love your juxtapositions with moments of humour and joy. Sending fortitude.

Anna Schott's avatar

Thank you Wendy, it is all such a weird mixture of feelings and events

Bob Blaisdell's avatar

Yes, please keep writing, Anna--about this and about everything else in your life.

Polly Walker Blakemore's avatar

Keep writing! It can be both a balm and a ballast to calm and steady you.

Anna Schott's avatar

It sure can. Thanks Polly

Francesca Bossert's avatar

Heavy stuff, Anna, but you bring the light. You really do. Love you.

Anna Schott's avatar

Francesca I can only say “same to you.” Thank you