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Joe, my dad called the other day and told me he has decided to stay where he is. So I guess my good intentions will stay as intentions.
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Ca88andra
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October 24, 2005
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Ca88andra
Ohhhh, now THIS is going to get interesting. *grin* I look forward to seeing how everything works out when your Dad is living next door to you. lol
posted by
Joe_Love
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October 21, 2005
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May, I suspect the same. Still waiting for his answer.
posted by
Ca88andra
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October 18, 2005
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It's nice that you offered although I suspect it would not be easy
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Azur
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October 17, 2005
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muser - awww shucks! Thank you!
posted by
Ca88andra
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October 17, 2005
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ginnie, actually I'm not that good a daughter, but I do have a wonderful son!
posted by
Ca88andra
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October 17, 2005
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Spitfire - lol - I doubt he will ever think he's got a good daughter! If anything he will just think its part of my obligation as a daughter to look after him. Thank you.
posted by
Ca88andra
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October 17, 2005
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avant - it depends on how well you and your family get on with her. My father and I fight constantly so that's where the big deal is! lol
posted by
Ca88andra
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October 17, 2005
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Medusa, your late father was right! My father hasn't let me know his decision yet. I guess he's still thinking.
posted by
Ca88andra
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October 17, 2005
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malcolm, my father is like that too. He can't stand noise and has to have his routine. That's why I wouldn't want him in the same house as us. We always have either tv or stereo or both going at once and our lack of routine is routine in itself!
posted by
Ca88andra
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October 17, 2005
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Taffy, I envisage all sorts of problems if my father does move over here! But there are always problems in life, we just have to work out the best way to deal with them.
posted by
Ca88andra
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October 17, 2005
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wordsmith, its not so much a good heart as a sense of obligation. I haven't heard back from him yet...
posted by
Ca88andra
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October 17, 2005
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jojo - for most of my life being on the other side of the country from my parents suited me just fine. But now I've lost my mother and my father is elderly I guess I have to look after him.
posted by
Ca88andra
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October 17, 2005
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Howdy Ca88andra...you ar ewhat my West Texas Daddy would call...
"one hell of a woman!"
posted by
muser
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October 16, 2005
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You're a great daughter Cass...
...and it sounds like a compromise could work!! Good for you and even if he doesn't take you up on it...he'll know of your concern and love. Again...your son is a great guy!
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ginnieb
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October 16, 2005
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Cass, you're a bigger person than most for your offer.
I hope he considers it and also realizes how lucky he is to have a daughter like you.
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SpitFire70
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October 16, 2005
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ca88andra
That's a generous offer. My mother-in-law is in a pinch right now with her job and my wife has broached the subject of her staying with us for a little while. I don't see where it would be that big a deal.
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avant-garde
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October 16, 2005
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Ca88...You are a decent woman, no doubt....
I hope the situation with your dad can work out well, even if he chooses not to move nearby. Tough to see folks get older and lonely. That's not good for anybody. As my late father used to say, "It's later than you think." And boy, now I truly understand those words .
posted by
MedusaNextDoor
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October 16, 2005
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Good luck
and I hope the decision is a good one for all of you. My Dad lives in a very quiet world and gets really irritated if his schedule is interrupted, but he'd be lost without family support. Sounds like you're being really supportive.
posted by
malcolm
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October 16, 2005
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How sweet & compassionate!
You're also wise to look for a double. "Wrinkles" drives my husband and I crazy. I sincerely hope you don't encounter the problems hubby & I do with living in this situation.
posted by
Taffy000
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October 16, 2005
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Cass, I am sure
he will come back with a yes. Although he wouldn't have wanted to move while your mother was alive. The fact is that he's now alone and lonely. You have a good heart.
posted by
word.smith
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October 15, 2005
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Sounds like it could be fun. I would hate being that far from my family but I at the same time I wouldn't want them next door either.
posted by
jojostar
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October 15, 2005
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Temple - adventure could be just the word! Lol. My first thought was that I will never have sex again! Imagine having to sneak a boyfriend past my father again. That is if I ever have a boyfriend again. Worse still if its a one night stand. Lol. It could work though and my son said he would really like to get to know his grandfather better. We will see.
posted by
Ca88andra
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October 15, 2005
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Oh boy, a new adventure for sure.
But even if he is not next door, he could be close by and that would be better. In fact, you may find you get along better if he's not just next door. :) It will be nice for him to have a change of scenery and for you to know him in a new way, and for you boys to know him better. Strength and love my sister.
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Temple
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October 15, 2005
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