I don't have the guts to stand up for myself

[FaithT]

I seriously believe I would get physically sick taking him on.

That’s why you shouldn’t. JMO.

 

[FaithT]

I seriously believe I would get physically sick taking him on.

To be honest, I couldn’t handle it either.

 

[mourningdove~]

I seriously believe I would get physically sick taking him on.

I hope you won't have to take care of your Dad, but I would be remiss if I didn't share with you that sometimes in life we can find ourselves in situations that we cannot change. Or in situations that require more of us than we believe we are able to do, but that need to be done.

And when that kind of situation happens, I want for you to know that God will give us the strength ... the grace ... to do what we did not think we could do, because He wants the task done and He wants for us to be the one to do it.

It is not always an easy pill to swallow ... to have to do something we do not want to do ... but if it should happen that you get 'stuck' with this caregiving assignment, know that God will help you to do it. He has a way of doing some pretty remarkable things thru us, when we ask Him for His help.

 

[Michie]

Please research family attorneys to explore all your options. That is your best bet outside of nursing home consultations and social workers. They will give you your best options in these situations and a consultation costs little to nothing. Getting my mother in law’s business situated and having all of our options presented to us for all of our protection cost very little as compared if we had not done it. It was less than 1000.00 after we hired him and the attorney handled it all. A consultation is not hiring his services but it can help you decide how to proceed. If you have issues standing up for yourself, a family lawyer is your best bet. And this protects not only against a nursing facility draining your assets or pressuring timelines but other family members as well.

 

[Lady Bug]

Please research family attorneys to explore all your options. That is your best bet outside of nursing home consultations and social workers. They will give you your best options in these situations and a consultation costs little to nothing. Getting my mother in law’s business situated and having all of our options presented to us for all of our protection cost very little as compared if we had not done it. It was less than 1000.00 after we hired him and the attorney handled it all. A consultation is not hiring his services but it can help you decide how to proceed. If you have issues standing up for yourself, a family lawyer is your best bet. And this protects not only against a nursing facility draining your assets or pressuring timelines but other family members as well.

You are 100% correct but the problem is that I can't accomplish this before I have to let the SW my choice and I don't have $1,000 freely floating around
I'm trying not to let you down. Plus, I got very sick since 1 a.m. 8 hours of nonstop diarrhea, chills and nausea.

 

[Michie]

You are 100% correct but the problem is that I can't accomplish this before I have to let the SW my choice and I don't have $1,000 freely floating around
I'm trying not to let you down. Plus, I got very sick since 1 a.m. 8 hours of nonstop diarrhea, chills and nausea.

It’s not about disappointing me. Maybe you should ask your brother for a loan should you decide to hire an attorney. Consultations should not cost you anything. At this point I think you are going to have to decide from here on out as none of us know all the details but again, the family attorney is your best bet. I hope you feel better soon. I’m still trying to get over my flu. I’ve been sick every month since October! Ugh! I had all my vaccinations too. But I guess I can be thankful that they prevented the full effects of what could have been.