[Re: Loose Cannon: A Note From My Mother, Direct Newsline, May 10, 2004:]
My mother is also in a nursing home in Connecticut, and, thank the good Lord, my three sisters are there. They visit every day, and rotate that responsibility. As I am in Miami, FL, and have been for 28 years, it is a tremendous relief. My husband and I have my father-in-law living with us, in our guest house, as he is 92.
What amazes me, and causes me fear, are all of those elderly who do not have a daughter like you, or a daughter-in-law or son like my father-in law has, to be that advocate. I cannot imagine how they survive. We need to establish a new business that is there to serve.
Thanks for the article.
TJ McGann
American Travel & Marketing Group, Inc.
Coral Gables, FL
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During my mother’s final year, her lifestyle was much easier with my personal attention to her specific needs, wants, and desires.
Like your situation … “If you don’t inspect — don’t expect; and if you expect — show respect” (especially for those who are burdened with “Why the Hell” rather than “Would you please!”).
I enjoy your words!
God bless you!
Gary Jentoft
Executive Director
The Professional Photographers of Washington, Inc.
Seattle
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