Sept. 09 has to be the most stressful month of my life thus far. Both of my parents are very ill. Both have incurable diseases. My Mom was diagnosed with a rare form of Lupus nearly 10 years ago, and is currently in the hospital with an abscess on her spin. She's spent most of the last 8 wks in the hospital and although she's improving somewhat, she won't be out of the water completely for another 6 wks - 6 months.
My dad was recently diagnosed with emphysema and based on preliminary estimates only has b/w 6 mths - 3yrs to live. He went in for arthroscopic surgery 3wks ago and unfortunately the scope wasn't revealing enough, so they had to preform a wedge cut (big 'L' shaped incision) to take a proper biopsy of his lungs. This added about 10 weeks to his recovery time (and a shit load of pain), just so they can give him a more accurate prognosis.
During this time my brother also separated from his wife of 10yrs.
As you know I've been working in Fort McMurray Alberta, which is 4000 km's from my parents and 7500 km's away from my home in Newfoundland...... and my girlfriend Sherri. I've been away now for a bit over a year and I've only had the chance to fly home 3 times to see her during that time.
The plan was (before my parents illness) to try and stick it out until Jan. or Feb. , at which point I'd pack up and go home.
My roommates were leaving @ the end of Sept. and I had a new apartment lined up, but fate had other plans for me as they reneged on renting me a room..... even though they already had my rent for the first month.
I'll try to make this already long story shorter. I quit my 120k job, got my rent money back, packed up, drove the 4000km's in 2 days, and I'm now taking care of both parents.
The plan is to remain here until my father is capable of caring for himself, before I can leave to return back to Newfoundland. I'm guessing that they'll need my help for at least another 4 wks.
I'm not trying to bitch (I'd do anything for my family). I'm not looking for sympathy (my parents need it more than I do). I'm not trying to bum anyone out (sorry if it has).
I'm just kinda letting it all out and letting everyone know what's up.
My dad was recently diagnosed with emphysema and based on preliminary estimates only has b/w 6 mths - 3yrs to live. He went in for arthroscopic surgery 3wks ago and unfortunately the scope wasn't revealing enough, so they had to preform a wedge cut (big 'L' shaped incision) to take a proper biopsy of his lungs. This added about 10 weeks to his recovery time (and a shit load of pain), just so they can give him a more accurate prognosis.
During this time my brother also separated from his wife of 10yrs.
As you know I've been working in Fort McMurray Alberta, which is 4000 km's from my parents and 7500 km's away from my home in Newfoundland...... and my girlfriend Sherri. I've been away now for a bit over a year and I've only had the chance to fly home 3 times to see her during that time.
The plan was (before my parents illness) to try and stick it out until Jan. or Feb. , at which point I'd pack up and go home.
My roommates were leaving @ the end of Sept. and I had a new apartment lined up, but fate had other plans for me as they reneged on renting me a room..... even though they already had my rent for the first month.
I'll try to make this already long story shorter. I quit my 120k job, got my rent money back, packed up, drove the 4000km's in 2 days, and I'm now taking care of both parents.
The plan is to remain here until my father is capable of caring for himself, before I can leave to return back to Newfoundland. I'm guessing that they'll need my help for at least another 4 wks.
I'm not trying to bitch (I'd do anything for my family). I'm not looking for sympathy (my parents need it more than I do). I'm not trying to bum anyone out (sorry if it has).
I'm just kinda letting it all out and letting everyone know what's up.
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