QUOTE=smile357;632632]You are correct in it being mentally taxing to be the caregiver. Find something you enjoy doing that is not related to any type of medical problems and it will give you some mental relief. I think the hardest part is the frustration of not being able to help when they are in so much pain. Take care of yourself otherwise you will not be able to take care of the person in pain.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for your suggestions and words of encouragement. You hit the nail on the head about taking care of yourself (been consumed over the past month) and not being able to provide for the one most in need, again ... thanks.

Al