tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post7345656377215988008..comments2024-03-13T17:10:38.581-04:00Comments on The Pink House on the Corner : Money Does Buy HappinessDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03278023836822429631noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post-67479036231848099022011-11-13T15:12:11.486-05:002011-11-13T15:12:11.486-05:00That act of kindness from your mom and dad was so ...That act of kindness from your mom and dad was so nice for you. I know how expensive that caregiving can be, and I'm far from rich. I have to pay $15/hr for a "caregiver", and $17.50 for a CNA. What amazes me about the caregiver rules, she can wipe my wifes butt after a bowel movement, but she's not allowed to empty the catheter bag. When I take long term respite of 5-7 days, caregiving costs are usually 50-70%of my total vacation expenses, costing $100/day or more. I just have to suck it up, and budget elsewhere to cover the expense of taking time for myself.<br />I do hope you can get more respite time for yourself, and your hubby can have the opportunity to teach others the fine art of Scrabble. Hugs, (Caring1) DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post-84514882839999219022011-11-13T13:38:31.239-05:002011-11-13T13:38:31.239-05:00That was so nice of your mom and dad! I'm glad...That was so nice of your mom and dad! I'm glad that you got a chance to get out and it was nice for Bob to get a little change of pace as well :)<br /><br />Sending a hello from WI<br />Love,<br />Your cousin TamiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post-39631672352515682612011-11-12T21:05:44.455-05:002011-11-12T21:05:44.455-05:00It's nice to be able to get out and about a bi...It's nice to be able to get out and about a bit!Nikkinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post-7886860408170400982011-11-12T19:42:57.517-05:002011-11-12T19:42:57.517-05:00Your Mom & Dad are great! So glad u got to get...Your Mom & Dad are great! So glad u got to get out & enjoy everyone. Tell them to have a safe trip back. <br />Sounds like Bob enjoyed himself too. Enjoy your postings. Love NetaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4683912290300109544.post-36848471775993708732011-11-12T17:10:48.908-05:002011-11-12T17:10:48.908-05:00Hi! I am so happy you have had the chance to get o...Hi! I am so happy you have had the chance to get out and enjoy yourself Diane. Like you said sometimes money does indeed buy happiness. And it sounds like even Bob enjoyed meeting and playing scrabble with a new friend. That's great! <br /><br />Hope the rest of your family's visit is a good one. Take care PatriciaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com