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Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
46. I'm just glad your father was able to understand, and of course agreed.
Sat Nov 21, 2020, 05:34 PM
Nov 2020

That means so much, I know.

to your dad. And you.

You certainly made the right decision for everyone involved. CatMor Nov 2020 #1
For sure! SheltieLover Nov 2020 #67
COVID Sucks! Families across the nation and the world having same conversation. LizBeth Nov 2020 #2
I told my mom that I was driving down to Florida for Christmas exboyfil Nov 2020 #3
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
You made the right choice. Liberty Belle Nov 2020 #4
No, she wouldn't remember that I was there. MineralMan Nov 2020 #9
We just cancelled Christmas with our daughter in California Chalco Nov 2020 #6
Same. We are in California, and my daughter who turns 31 a week before Christmas is in NC. MoonchildCA Nov 2020 #87
If America had a competent leader things might be different young_at_heart Nov 2020 #7
It's my first Thanksgiving and Christmas without my family also. lkinwi Nov 2020 #8
It definitely sucks! We made the same decision. woodsprite Nov 2020 #10
Your reasoning is very sound Kitchari Nov 2020 #11
My parents don't use any sort of device that supports Zoom. MineralMan Nov 2020 #14
This message was self-deleted by its author sl8 Nov 2020 #29
That wouldn't work, I'm afraid. MineralMan Nov 2020 #31
Hey man,fully understand. Wellstone ruled Nov 2020 #12
Many people are facing similar decisions. MineralMan Nov 2020 #13
Oh so true. Wellstone ruled Nov 2020 #15
Had Trump encouraged mask wearing, his drooling worshippers... 3catwoman3 Nov 2020 #19
Well, at first he thought the virus was only in Blue States MineralMan Nov 2020 #23
tRump* was so intent to minimize mask wearing... Raster Nov 2020 #88
This message was self-deleted by its author marble falls Nov 2020 #16
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 asked my son not to come home from college. NNadir Nov 2020 #18
I saw my two daughters who were returning from their Dad's house (he's just home from CTyankee Nov 2020 #20
I realize that at 96... cannabis_flower Nov 2020 #21
That would be great, but it would also mean someone coming MineralMan Nov 2020 #25
see this for elderly setup hkp11 Nov 2020 #37
I understand. I had to tell my father I could not visit. He is not doing well at all. cayugafalls Nov 2020 #22
Thanks. It's a bad thing all around. MineralMan Nov 2020 #28
We have given up all family holidays and visits. gademocrat7 Nov 2020 #24
Heartbreaking democrank Nov 2020 #26
Doing the right thing shouldn't be painful, but it often is. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2020 #27
Yes it is. But, doing the wrong thing could be MineralMan Nov 2020 #30
Absolutely right. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2020 #32
I understand the agony of that decision, pnwest Nov 2020 #33
Thanks. I know you understand. MineralMan Nov 2020 #35
I had to tell my family not to come home from Japan Lefta Dissenter Nov 2020 #34
There will be subclinical COVID infections even after a large vaccination program. roamer65 Nov 2020 #36
So many of us struggling with the sadness. My 97 year old LuckyLib Nov 2020 #38
for the elderly to learn about how to zoom, etc hkp11 Nov 2020 #39
I am grateful that I don't personally have PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2020 #40
I Am Afraid to Be There When Daughter's Second Baby is Born McKim Nov 2020 #41
My 96-year-old mother informed us by email there would be NO Thanksgiving this year Brother Buzz Nov 2020 #42
What a sweet story. Metatron Nov 2020 #66
Heartbreaking but you are making the right decision malaise Nov 2020 #43
It does suck BainsBane Nov 2020 #44
.... Hekate Nov 2020 #45
Thanks for the hugs! MineralMan Nov 2020 #51
I'm just glad your father was able to understand, and of course agreed. Hortensis Nov 2020 #46
My mother is close to death.. bsiebs Nov 2020 #47
I'm so sorry. MineralMan Nov 2020 #52
My father died of stroke, and I got there the evening before he died. Klaralven Nov 2020 #60
Yes, it's one of the hardest situations ever mtnsnake Nov 2020 #48
So many are facing similar decisions. MineralMan Nov 2020 #58
Sad as it is, that was the right decision relayerbob Nov 2020 #49
I just talked to my Dad again. MineralMan Nov 2020 #54
Hope all reamins stable through that time frame. relayerbob Nov 2020 #74
My heart goes out to you...but right decision and your dad understood. iluvtennis Nov 2020 #50
Hugs and support to you for making the right decision. love_katz Nov 2020 #53
I'm so sorry, and thank you! MineralMan Nov 2020 #56
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
Thanks. DU is very supportive. MineralMan Nov 2020 #57
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
Stay safe Joinfortmill Nov 2020 #63
Stay safe Joinfortmill Nov 2020 #64
Yes, covid sucks! Heartstrings Nov 2020 #65
I have not seen my mother since April. LSFL Nov 2020 #68
This has been a terrible year Warpy Nov 2020 #69
Makes perfect sense. warmfeet Nov 2020 #70
Lotsa selfish people travelling for nary a good reason. 634-5789 Nov 2020 #71
The right choice is often the hardest. Aussie105 Nov 2020 #72
We talk every day on the phone. MineralMan Nov 2020 #79
You did the right thing... orwell Nov 2020 #73
I am 90 locks Nov 2020 #75
Yes, these are troubling times. MineralMan Nov 2020 #78
It totally does. I applaud your decision, painful as it was MaryMagdaline Nov 2020 #76
Been 15 months since we've hugged our grandkids...COVID truly sucks... spanone Nov 2020 #77
Crowded airports in Phoenix and Chicago? ShazzieB Nov 2020 #80
I'm sorry this is happening to you and your family. BobTheSubgenius Nov 2020 #81
Video calls work. eggplant Nov 2020 #82
Sorry you had to make this sacrifice... Trueblue Texan Nov 2020 #83
A dear colleague at work was diagnosed with COVID a week ago. PatrickforO Nov 2020 #84
i keep thinking it didn't have to be this way orleans Nov 2020 #85
I have been unable to go see my 92 y.o. Mom CousinIT Nov 2020 #86
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