Im glad venting is helping Rose. I know I could put a lot more into this post but its been such a long tiresome day for me and I dont think my best when Im like this. My mom was recently ill and refused to go to the doctor until the last minute. I think she was nearly dead and as it turns out she did have a mild stroke. Two months of rehab and shes back home now. My sister and I share doing for her but my sister does the most. I hope she learned not to put her health off from this last experience but she's pretty stubborn. Cant make her do a thing she doesnt want to. Its hard just standing by and witnessing someone deteriorate but I feel helpless. If things got real bad I would call her an ambulance but I know the feeling of being willing to do for someone and they dont accept. Mom made me feel like a bother too when I tried to help her with some things. I promise I wont be that way when my time comes.

Caregivers truly are a special breed.