Ashley&Scott, thank you. Taking over DH's grandmother's care has been a huge ordeal. DH's father, after caring for her for 10 years in upstate NY where they all live, abruptly decided he wouldn't do it anymore. It got dropped in our lap out of the blue. DH's grandmother is a wonderful woman, and we want to do right by her. But all this family is coming out of the woodwork, yelling at DH to do this or that, go FASTER FASTER, more expensive more expensive! But yet they wouldn't actually HELP at all.
Yep you pretty much tell them tough shit - chip in & help or shut up. Maybe not so bluntly, but that's what you say.
It is not an easy position to be in, trust me I know. But I can say from experience it should get easier as you go along. Everything will fall into place & you'll get into a routine. Does her nursing home have someone that can help too? At my dad's the nurses & business manager are great about helping with whatever I need. (I'm an hour away so I do what I can by phone/email between visits) I'm sure his grandmother appreciates everything you guys are doing for her.
I just read this out loud to DH, and he found it very comforting. Thank you (heart)
This has been the WORST DAY at the SuperGreen household in a long time. DH and I are both at the breaking point. One more thing happens, and you'll find us both in the loony bin.
-DH got a flat on the way to work. $100 tow later, he needs 4 new tires. $700 on the CC.
This sounds like a seriously sucky day. As for the part above, check with your insurance. I have State Farm and they will reimburse for the tow. Just send them the bill. It's only $100 of it, but that's something.