Hi Doydie,

We are going thru the same situation here.

My Mother in - law went into the nursing home after release from the hospital with a intestinal blockage 6 months ago. She has dementia pretty bad now.
she's 87

My Mom had surgery 2 months ago for a blockage to her leg in the groin.
She lives with us. She's 73

I don't drive anymore, Hubby works and has to drive us 25 miles each way to visit his Mom, drive me to my appts., drive my Mom to her appts.

He is mentally and physically exhausted, gets irritated easily, sometimes acts like he doesn't care, but he has a full plate.

I forget that sometimes, and I get angry at him....when the reality is
we are both exhausted...stressed...never seem to have a moment to relax or even breathe!!! AND............ WE GET ON EACH OTHERS NERVES!!

It is hard when our parents get elderly, not just emotionally.
It seems everyone I know is going thru this type of parent situation now.

Now, getting away with the girls will do you good!!!

By the time you read this you should be back from your outing, I'm sure you
had a ball!!!!! You " DO " need to get away, even just for a cup of coffee with a friend does wonders.

Remember, even God rested on the seventh day...LOL

Hope your feeling better,
Muppy ( Cheryl )