Life has been busy lately. I am visiting/helping my parents for the summer. They are getting older, and I am trying to spend as much time as possible with them, as I know one day I will not be able to spend time with them.
The downside to this is that time to write blog posts has been pushed aside. I apologize for this, but I know when they leave this earth, I won't be wishing I had spent more time blogging.
There is a balancing act between family, friends, and work. When parents are aging and need help, the other two get pushed aside. It isn't fun to say, but it is a fact.
My brothers take care of my parents when I am not here in the winter. Each brother takes care of one parent. In the summer, I try to take the responsibility off their shoulders. Where it gets hard for me is that they are divorced, so there are two households to work with. It can get to be a lot, and I get overwhelmed at times.
With my own health problems, I have to watch that I don't overdo it helping my parents. Thankfully, my brothers understand.
I am also finding that since I am single, I am able to do activities with my parents that my brothers can't do. I am very grateful I have this time with them. I actually see my parents more than when I lived here in Idaho.
I am just finding it hard to balance my responsibilities and what my parents need from me.
Any suggestions?
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