Beth S
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Maybe make a meal for the neighbors, or mow their grass?
We had a similar very generous neighbor during an ice storm here.
It really bonded us together, & there's been a back & forth ever since.
(Maybe you can cat sit for them for free!)-
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Thanks for this addition to your series, @Terabith!
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Zombie Thread!
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Our 3yo grandson has had a similar experience.
They're heading to a specialist at Vanderbilt in Nashville in January.
He's a very hearty boy, so it's hard to believe.One friend said her son had very late onset of puberty, but it hit and he's just as tall as his dad.
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Thank you for this---Jonny and Benedict? How did I miss this?!?
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This is wonderful. Thank you!
Our plastic peanut butter jar lids, and Miracle Whip lids fit on regular mason jars.
Walmart sells packs of 8 white lids, either regular or wide mouth.I love doing creative things with mason jars!
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Thank you!
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If you're a book-lover, there is usually a Friends of the Library group at most public libraries.
Ours has a large public book sale every six months.
Volunteers can come any week to help sort the donated books, and then the week before the sale to setup.
Easy way to connect/network with the community.I keep in touch with friends who have moved away with texts, and Marco Polo, remembering their birthdays, Christmas, or when something happens that reminds me of them. Random, no strings, virtual, but very enjoyable.
But 100% agreeing with the PP about the disadvantages inherent to your nomadic schedule.
There are positives and negatives to EVERYTHING. 😉I love coming to the Hive to learn about others' perspectives and lives. Wishing you well.
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Yes, the doctor should be able to give you some options for medication.
Thank you for being willing to sacrifice YOUR sleep for her care & recovery.-
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Your sister just hasn't watched enough Youtubers who get paid to demonstrate their mattresses on their channels! 😉
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Recent WTM Soup Threads:
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I ended up creating a "Financial Info" document, with all house, insurance, medical, passwords, bank info, etc.
It's stored in a safe location, where all our family knows, & it will become a checklist for survivors.
The key is that the information is constantly changing, so I update it at least annually.
It's NOT a "once and done" type project.
It indirectly helped me prepare for retirement, too.-
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Thank you, @Terabith! Happy Birthday to President Taft.
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Our goal was for the kids to be academically ready for the college path of their chosing, and they each ended up qualifying for full academic scholarships, based on their ACT scores.
We would not have paid $$ for them to attend a prestigious college, but two of the kids went to out-of-state public universities on full tuition scholarships (Roll Tide). One child has his Master's in Mech Engineering.
We realized that our children (raised in the backyard, in a rural setting) would not have a 3 page resume of extra curricular activities.
We didn't want to compromise our family life to make a beefy college application.
But I do admire those who naturally have a vision for some substantial community service opportunity, etc.Honestly, three of our five kids graduated from a nearby college, and all three were extremely well prepared for their nursing and engineering careers. No regrets!
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We use Walgreens for photo orders. They have lots of neat photo gifts, which you could gift the grandparents for Christmas, etc.
They always have photo coupon codes for discounts as well (search online).
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In our experience, none of our four parents agreed to use a walker or cane until after there was a scary fall.
Another option is an Echo Show (it can show family photos when not in use).
We use it for weekly video calls, but you can drop in to see if they're OK (if they're not answering their phone, etc).
You can just check in on her twice a day.
You could call out (loudly) to her via the device, if she happens to be in another room.IMO, you're being given a chance to adjust to the future.
You cannot make your Mom use a walker.
She will fall. She may hurt herself.
But she's living the life she has chosen, & that part is not your responsibility.Another option is just to buy the $100 rolling walker from Walmart, & stick it in her living room.
She can use it without anyone knowing.-
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I made a quick craft (framed photo of the couple, with a hand-lettered Bible verse on the matting) . . . then included a check for their honeymoon in the card.
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I'm a no-frills (jiffy?) cook, but homemade Cream Cheese Frosting meant I *never* would buy the little plastic container again.
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12 hours ago, Bootsie said:
liability issues for whom?
Our attorney said that our youngest son could be targeted for a lawsuit (because it could become public that he inherited $$) after doing something stupid while away at college.
His assets would not be protected.
Our youngest son had just started college when we were drawing up these documents, and our oldest son will be his guardian until he's 23yo.This is just one example of what to consider when drawing up the documents.
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Our will says that our kids need to be 23yo to inherit, otherwise a trust (overseen by our local bank) forms for that child, for their Health, Education, Maintenance and Support (HEMS).
Our family attorney said there are liability issues if our (responsible) kids inherit before 21yo.
It really is wise to talk these issues through and then finalize your Will, Durable POA, Living Will, Guardians of minor children, etc.
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I have no idea if this would work for you, but our kids (young adults) routinely buy great used furniture on FB marketplace.
Basically people are moving or redecorating & don't want the furniture anymore.My dh and I emptied out both sets of parents' homes & have an over-abundance of great OLD wood furniture (that our kids would never take)!
I'm guessing Estate Auctions are an easy place for those.My dh just knows how to inspect the sides of the drawers or underside of the couch to get an idea of the quality.
Also, furniture from China can take a VERY long time to arrive at your doorstep nowadays.....-
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I make weekly (hearty) soup here, but use what I've got in the pantry & refrig to start with.
1) Most casserole, pizza and sandwich recipes can be made into soups (like Philly Cheesesteak).
2) Basic Soup Ingredients: Protein (meat/fish/beans), Carb (rice/noodles), Vegetables, Flavoring.
And then a broth/liquid of your choice.3) Add a muffin, bread, or roll (or a salad).
Have fun getting your FIL interested in the process!
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We love the new All creatures (both seasons, with a 3rd season coming in 2023).
You can watch it all for PBS' Passport ($5 per month), or Amazon Prime (I think).
Our library bought the DVD sets.
The Detectorists is on Hoopla Digital, a common streaming service offered free to most public library patrons.I tend to binge during the first month (or free trial) of a streaming service, and then move on.
Only Murders in our Building (on Hulu) is rated MA, but I loved the Selma Gomez/Steve Martin/Martin Short combo.
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I send a morning text to my college kids about once or twice a week.
I think the *frequency* is the issue---not "too" often.Also, you'll likely find that one of the three really enjoys your exchanges, and the other 2 never reply.
That's OK.Also, some people tend to be responders . . . while others intend to reply, but never actually reply.
Great idea.
I also send photos of random things happening around the house, to help them remember home fondly.-
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Can you help me think through how to deal with my mom?
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You're dealing with so much.
For these kinds of relationships, I send photos in the mail.
It conveys that I'm thinking of them, but it doesn't require the back-and-forth of a conversation.
They have something tangible in their hands to think about you, but you're not exposing the kids to lots more pain.