What are the most difficult things for a caregiver?

[eric]

Lee,
The hardest part for me is dealing with the thought that the odds are that I will lose my wife and my kids will lose their mother who they (and I) need and love so deeply. It is a thought that I am faced with almost every waking moment and one that definitely encroaches my sleeping hours as well. I always feel like like losing it, but I can't. It wouldn't do help my kids, my wife or myself. That doesn't mean that I can't go alone somewhere and cry to myself or yell at God but when I'm done, I need to pull myself together and be there for my family (and myself).
I think what helps me is realizing that I can only try my best to educate myself and the doctors (when necessary) and do the best I can to be there for the ones I love.
The positive is the confirmation for my wife that I do truly love her and will do what I can to take care of her the best I can.
Eric

[Colleens_Husband]

Love Her:

You truly are a caregiver to your mother. It doesn't matter what happened in the past, you are making up for everything and more right now.

Thinking short term is a wise choice. It is important to live in the moment and make the best of every single day and every single moment.

I am sorry you have to go through all of this, but i am sure in the end that you will be a better person because of all of this.

Give your mother all of our love. You and your mother will be in our hearts and prayers.

Lee

[Colleens_Husband]

Eric:

I don't know what to say after reading your post. That was one of the bravest things I have ever read.

I can certainly relate to trying to keep everything together. You are not alone in the feeling of having to keep everything together for your family. This may be the most honorable and unselfish thing you will ever do.

My hat is off to you, Eric. You and your family are in our hearts and prayers.

Lee