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In reply to the discussion: UPDATE: YOU DID IT!!!!!!! (*** PLEASE READ POST #43 ***) [View all]we can do it
(12,184 posts)39. Someone taking care of their aging parents should not have to worry about food and shelter.
I was lucky enough to have my firefighter partial disability pension when my mom's health was failing so I could quit working to help my dad take care of her and spend time with her during her last few months. That time is more valuable than money IMO.
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You made me cry, taking out of my vacation fund I figured she needs it more than I.
we can do it
Apr 2013
#13
Forgive any spelling mistakes as I am writing this through a veil of tears of gratitude.
sunwyn
Apr 2013
#27
Someone taking care of their aging parents should not have to worry about food and shelter.
we can do it
Apr 2013
#39