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Originally Posted by tied
dad is grabbing ahold of what remains of his independence.
in about a week he plans to jump in the car and drive from california to texas. he has probably not told his doctor so she probably will not get a chance to talk him out of it. he won't listen to his kids and refuses to make use of the nonrefundable plane ticket BIL bought him.
this is not really new, he keeps on doing things like this. i just have to hope he makes it all right. on his last trip from texas to california he fell asleep at the wheel several times but did not crash. it seems he will not learn from his mistakes nor even remember them sometimes.
in a late breaking development, he is sharing the driving with my alcoholic cousin, who dad has never seen unless he is holding a beer.
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I understand about independence. My mother-in-law fell and broke her hip and after she recovered she insisted she could drive and yep she sure could. She had a car accident first this going down the wrong way on a highway!!!
So I do understand your worries. Your Dad has to understand it's not just about him. It's everyone else on the same road as him. I know it is so hard for them to give up their independence. It's a fragile subject. But it effects the whole family not just Dad. Pray for you Dad if you are a praying person. I will pray for all of you. Hugs to you. Blossom25