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In reply to the discussion: I Had to Explain to My 96-Year-Old Father Yesterday [View all]MineralMan
(146,287 posts)35. Thanks. I know you understand.
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We are the same. My boys don't want to kill me, lol. One last Christmas, but the other was two
LizBeth
Nov 2020
#5
Same. We are in California, and my daughter who turns 31 a week before Christmas is in NC.
MoonchildCA
Nov 2020
#87
Doing the wrong only pays off now, if at all. Doing it right pays off later and for a long time ...
marble falls
Nov 2020
#17
I saw my two daughters who were returning from their Dad's house (he's just home from
CTyankee
Nov 2020
#20
I understand. I had to tell my father I could not visit. He is not doing well at all.
cayugafalls
Nov 2020
#22
There will be subclinical COVID infections even after a large vaccination program.
roamer65
Nov 2020
#36
My 96-year-old mother informed us by email there would be NO Thanksgiving this year
Brother Buzz
Nov 2020
#42
It can be hard when we have trouble explaining to our parents about why we can't do something.
love_katz
Nov 2020
#61
Very sorry to hear. You made the right call, but it can't feel good. It sure sucks alright.
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2020
#55
I took care of my parents until the end. It's not easy at all. Best wishes. ED
Evolve Dammit
Nov 2020
#59
You are absolutely right making that decision. Those are difficult decisions to make. Heartbreaking.
LiberalFighter
Nov 2020
#62