So if you are a friend on Facebook or Instagram, you are aware of what's been going on....On October 10, my mother-in-law passed away from a heart attack. My father-in-law is physically disabled, as well as having dementia and is bi-polar. The day after my MIL passed away, FIL fell and broke his ankle. He was able to walk with a walker. He has not been able to walk since. We suddenly were thrust into the role of caretaker for him. It has been very stressful, overwhelming, sad and so many other emotions. My husband has been taking care of his father 24/7 at their house, so we have been living separately the past month. FIL is now in a rehabilitation home for at least two weeks. Things happened, we brought him to the hospital, they evaluated, etc....It is a break for the Hubs, who has been picking his father up and moving him for the past month. Also the sundowning part of the dementia was getting to him....we have now hired an elder lawyer to help us through all of this....it has been a shock to everyone, as we all expected FIL to go first, as he really is ill and has been for a long time. We are trying to preserve the house and land as best as possible...His dementia has gotten really bad, really fast. Luckily we were able to get a power of attorney right before he went downhill. Three weeks ago, he knew who we were, he no longer knows who we are. We are taking it day by day, but it has been new learning every day...and the Hubs has struggled....he really couldn't mourn for his mom. He was super close to his mom and not so close to his father, so there are mixed emotions there.....anyway...
I did go to Rhinebeck and the Fiber Festival of New England....I will post about them later this week, maybe.....I am attending a Veteran Day luncheon with FIL at the nursing home, as he is a veteran.....
I have worked on some things, but have finished nothing......I may finish a pair of socks this weekend....
Johnny back in 2010 with the hat I made him......
Riding in the gator with my MIL.....
Hopefully I'll be back next week with an actual YOP post....
