We're with ya', Duke!

I'm so sorry, it's such a heartbreaking time...I hope you were able to make some good memories during your time. Giant hugs!!!

Very similar here, hard but you can do it... my Dad passed from cancer 13 months ago and I’m taking care of my mom with dementia... had to buy a house and moved hee in with me and my 3 kids. Hardest stuff ever but the good times will prevail, thier will be many in the mix.

Love you man....

Treasure the memory of this - and other - visits, for these memories will last long beyond mere physical presence. We all feel for you, our friend.

My mom is fine now, but she had cancer. I am italian I live in Wales. I feel you, man!

I have not been on here in a while. I am very sorry to hear your news. All I can say is that with my mom getting dementia it was not really that bad. She changed but got "nice?" My father passed when I was only 11 years old. It is such a difficult time at the end of a life. I remember my father in my memories. In that way he lives on. Just remember that this is a good group. Folks are here for you. Sometimes more than you even realize. If you need someone to talk to...well you know where to find us. We are right here. Only an email away. May you find peace with your loved ones.

Our thoughts and support are with you !

Enjoy the time you have, friend.

Hugs

You and yours are in my thoughts. Enjoy this time with them.

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I'm new here, so I didn't see your pictures of your trip to see your parents, but I can relate to this post. About a month ago, I went to see my dad in Arizona. He was diagnosed with ALS just over a year ago. I went to see him last August and he was still walking around, albeit with a cane. This time, he was confined to a wheelchair and has lost the use of his left hand. I relished every second I could spend with him during my 5 day trip. But I also woke up at 5 am, picked a different mountain every day, hiked to the top, and had a good cry. I just wanted to say I feel you and I wish you and your parents the best. ♡

Words won't help your folks, but words may help you to cope with things. You're doing what you can. That picture with your Mom will live forever in our minds until each and everyone of us will be gone too. One day at the time, that's all there is.

Dementia is a cruel disease, the shell is there but the person is gone. Enjoy your time with them, sounds like their season is coming to a close.

My Mom has cancer. She lives 5 1/2 hours away. I feel you.

Family is important. I am glad you were able to make the trip. Sure they felt loved.

I lost my own mother to cancer. I'm sorry you're going through this. We're here for you.

Give 'em both a hug from me, too!!!

Birth is a fatal disease hard to endure when suffering through it. Take care and stay strong for the ones dear to you.

That's quite sad. This sounds like a very difficult journey. You are stronger than me.

Thinking of u Kenny.

My mom died of cancer, and dad from COPD. I was grateful to have had time with them both before they left us. Cherish it - so glad you took this trip.

One way or another, we all are on this together.