Joelle I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom's latest problems...I know how hard it must be to be far away and not be able to visit whenever you'd like to. Sounds like you're being pulled in umpteen different directions and it's totally understandable to feel overwhelmed and stressed. One suggestion for your Dad (and you, too) is to go ahead and contact Hospice. They can be of so much help to ya'll long before you're ever to the point of needing them for other services. They are truly a blessing and helped me out immeasurably when my Dad was sick. I was the primary caregiver for him and they are available for the whole family - not just the ill person.

How's Tim doing? Any better? I hope he's getting stronger each day and can be of some help to you before too long.

You're due for a break and I've been praying for you and your family each and every day. Call me if you need to talk - I've not wanted to bother you 'cause I know you have precious little time to rest. I'm glad to see you posting again......