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My heart goes out to you. Two years ago I started my six month saga down in San Diego to get my Mom and Dad moved into a retirement apartment where they would have their meals made for them and watched over.

It was hard, not just because I was ill and not up to packing up their house and making all the other arrangements (which is why it took a half a year), but because of the emotional stress of not having your parents able to appreciate that you are doing this out of love.

I remember just taking off crying and going to a movie one evening.

A lot of Dosers prayed for my Dad when he was really ill that summer and he made it and we got him and Mom to Texas. MJY1288 among others were special friends.

Don't hesitate to ask FReepers for prayers or help or advice, as many of them can really come through for you, if only to hold your hand, which can mean a lot.

Thanks so very much...

Today went really well, and I am very encouraged, not only by Dads reaction, which was so very positive, but by the sweet Freepers who have written to me, with love and prayers and encouragement..

You guys are the best..I took your advice, and Mikes too, and held my Dads hand, looked him in the eye, (Mikes advice), and told him I was doing this out of love (from your story, that sometimes they cannot see that).. and he put his hand over mine and said, "I know, Bebe" (that is from our Franco roots, his going back to what he called me as a child)

Really, you have touched me so much..

Love and thanks for your help and prayers

Ms.B