Hi Barb (KCJB):
It's been a long while since I wrote a message to you so I figure we're overdue to catch up! Thank you for posting your FB link - I checked it out and I'm wondering if the profile picture is you when you were much younger, or perhaps your Mom in her prime because if it is a current picture of you, you sure don't look your age as previously posted!:-) It's sad to know how life has turned out for your Mom and how illness has made her so difficult to live with. She looks very sweet in the photos.
Your dogs are beautiful creatures and I can see that they are well loved and cared for - of course, you do have a caregiver's nature so that's no surprise!:-) I read your earlier posts and see that your beloved black lab died a month ago. I am so sorry that you are must deal with this additional sorrow along with all the daily drama with your Mom. When one is as isolated as you are it must magnify the loneliness you experience when grieving and I feel sad to think you ever must feel alone or unsupported! I saw a black dog in your photos named Penelope, is she your pet who died? She had such a happy smile in the photo, and if she is the sweet dog that passed away, I hope you will remember her with that big grin as I'm sure with your loving care she had a very happy life until the end!
Did you see Colleen's latest post that included a link about caregivers in the "Can we talk honestly" thread. She posted it earlier today and it's well worth a read. I hope you are getting some respite - somehow - some way - wishful thinking?? I keep you in my prayers and hope soon life will remember to shower you with blessings - You sure deserve them but if that was the criteria for receiving better treatment and luck in this world, we would all be so fortunate!:-)
Until the next time we hear from you, Barb - take care - and know we all care about you!!
With affection -hugs- xo
Cath1