I would enjoy myself as much as I can. I did that when father recently had pneumonia and ended up 2 weeks in the hospital. We had a 2 month struggle over everything, tension was rising, and him refusing medical help. I called 911, APS, elder lawyer, etc...In the end, when he finally changed his mind, I spent the Whole day at ER because they had no available room. Once he was admitted, I fled! Let the nurses/doctors take care of him....
I, not once, felt bad about NOT spending the nights with him at the hospital. I had 2 wonderful weeks without him! Yes, I felt a teeny tiny bit of a guilt - so I visited him after work, for 30 minutes (his mouth just went on and on and on) and then fled for home. Sigh....That was 2 weeks of Bliss!!!! I sure know how you felt!!!
Isn't it sad how "guilty" we feel for wanting a break of one, maybe 2 hours to have to ourselves? We wouldn't work ANYWHERE ELSE and not expect a lunch break, and overtime after 8 hours of work! Don't feel guilty...and Captain's response is classic...hahahaha!
Absolutely not! You will be able to do a better job when you have some breaks. Can your brothers do this once a week? Do your best to find some way to get some respite, please!
Lol, I can relate! My bro took my father for the weekend and it was like "Par-tay time!" Even if my party only involved me being able to leave the dining room overhead fan on for as long as I wanted (dad has a little OCD about turning it off, lol).
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I, not once, felt bad about NOT spending the nights with him at the hospital. I had 2 wonderful weeks without him! Yes, I felt a teeny tiny bit of a guilt - so I visited him after work, for 30 minutes (his mouth just went on and on and on) and then fled for home. Sigh....That was 2 weeks of Bliss!!!! I sure know how you felt!!!
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Boni enjoy every minute! You deserve it girl! (And NO guilt!!!)
A: No, not wrong at all!