CarolC,

    Aren't you curious about why it is that she would have to be institutionalized? I see that someone asked about it and personally, I am curious too. If her mother has cared for her for over a year now without the father, the rate of decline is what? I would think the initial trauma of Russell not being there would have been incredibly difficult for both mother and daughter...but with the passing of time and getting accustomed to a new routine, how does that end in institional care? I'm a bit confused I guess. I'm not suggesting that the separation is easy for anyone involved in the situation....not at all.

I've PM'd Cindy and we've discussed her post and my response....I guess her response is the only one that I'm interested in.


Michelle