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Latest news on my mom is that she "doesn't have long" - our guess is less than 6 months. Really, at this point, 2 weeks would be blessing. Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) is a real meanie and the suffering is great. She may have to move in with us (with her husband), which will change our adoption ability greatly.

My thoughts are prayers are with everyone going through these difficult times in the midst of adoption quests. The circle of life....

Lara

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I know that it will be difficult for you but remember, there are a lot of people on this board including me who will be thinking about you as you deal with this......Cheryl

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Originally Posted By po

I know what you are going through. My mom has lived with us for 3 years now. She has had several mini strokes, recent bout of kidney stones that left her so weak she could not even roll over or stand up. We had no help whatsoever until this last round of sickness. We live in Indiana and have what they call area 5. It is a gov. program providing home care to the elderly. You local hospital can help you. The people can be evaluated privately and then a doctor order the services. Someone comes to give my mom a bath twice a week and I get 30 hours of respite to do what I want. It gives us time to do things with the kids. Those of us that keep kids know how to access help for them, and don't always know how to get help for the elderly. Also if they have to go into the hospital, they must stay 3 days to be eligible for 20 days of free nursing home care if that care is necessary. You can appeal the descision of a doctor if he wants to dismiss the person early. I did not know these things ahead of time. You live and learn.

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Mom is only 59 so she is in that awful no man's land where she can't get medicare until she has been classified as disabled for at least 2 years. In the meantime her life insurance is $400 a month. But I won't go into this here - everyone has dealt with this on some level, I know.

THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT!

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Originally Posted By Ashley

Lara,
I know these past few months haven't been easy. I wanted to let you know you are always in our thoughts. We will be praying for you and your family.
Ashley

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Where in Indiana do you live? I live in Ft. Wayne. I was just praying about getting some help for our dear friend, who is currently in a nursing home. I would love to bring here back home but I know I cant take care of her alone. I previously did this for three years and it is back breaking! please email me at scooter@christiantextiles.com... I have other questions that I have been wanting to ask you privately about..

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Originally Posted By Kena

I'm so sorry for what you and your family must be going through -- this is probably one of the most difficult situations to deal with. All of our thoughts are with you, so check in here when you can for some extra love and support!!