Walked before work today but just did 30 min. I like to do the maximum but was in a time crunch. It seemed quite easy...should be by now, I guess. I am so sorry that I am going to miss this Saturday's meeting. I am going to Pensacola to take my mom around to look at some nursing homes for my stepdad who has Alzheimer's. She has kept him at home for a very long time and now her health is being affected, so the time has come. She says this is the most difficult thing she has ever done in her life and she is 78. Please say a prayer for her for strength to get through all this.
Kristy, my daughter-in-law, will pick up my runner's kit, but I sure am going to miss just being there with everybody. I always feel energized just being in that group along with Mark, Robin, and Matt. Hope everyone has a great run/walk on the levee!
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Oh, that is tough. It is hard when you have to start being the parent and they become the child. My thoughts are with you and your mom. Good luck!
My heart goes out to you and your Mom. It is so hard watching our parents age. My parents had been in really good shape, mentally and physically until about 3 years ago when my Dad started feeling tired all the time. He was, after all, 83, so it wasn't all that surprising that he'd be tired. But he was diagnosed with "pre leukemia" and struggled with low blood cells and low iron for the rest of his life. He died at age 86 last June after being in the hospital for two months due to some intestinal problems.
Two days before he died, my Mom, also 86, fell in the hospital parking lot and broke her hip. Those were some of the darkest and toughest days of my life.
Now Mom is trying to get her strength, and independence, back, but at her age it is a struggle. She is so sad to have lost Dad (they were married 63 years) and also her independence as she can't drive, can't get around without a walker, etc.
I go to see her every three weeks at least and see her get more feeble as time goes on. It breaks my heart. It is a shock after her being so active and healthy a year ago (at 85 she was still doing aerobics twice a week.) To her credit, though, she maintains a positive outlook and refuses to give up. She is a real inspiration.
Sorry to unload...just hit a nerve, thinking about our parents and how hard it is to see them age. My parents maintained their mental faculties, so I can't even imagine what it is like dealing with Alzheimer's.
Another motivation for me to get into shape is to have a long, healthy retirement as my parents did. They were very fortuneate in that regard.
So, my prayers are with you and your family and if you need anyone to talk to, please let me know.
My wife's grandfather died from that horrible disease. I totally feel your pain after what I saw my in-laws go through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom.
Please be safe and prayers go with you. We'll miss you.
I am so sorry to hear that about your parents! I can't even imagine! I know my mom had to deal with that about 10 years ago with my grandmother. You will definitely be added to my prayer list. Keep your courage and your strength up!
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