Dear Lorcan,

We've not had any signifinact exchanges over the years here on Mudcat, separate interests I suppose. But I have read your posts with interest.

Now when you are caring for an aged parent we do have a common experience. Like Nancy my aged parents required my care in their final years and I have no siblings. First to watch your parents age and ultimately die is hard enough. When disease and the accompanying financial burden and the whole hospital experience is added to these it can be a long nightmarish, burden.

Yet, you have chosen to spend your days with your mother, sharing her rememberings. You could have made no better choice. I believe you will cherish the memories of this time and know you've given the full measure of love.

I'm proud to have been associated with you here, if only tangentially.
all the best
chance shiver