Community Chat

[lovesrecess]

I enjoy my own company. Since I retired, I covet the days I don’t have to go to a dr appt, babysit, or have another reason to go out somewhere. I like being at home, working in my flowerbeds, or staying in my pjs until noon if I want. DH is also retired but he does lecture part-time....I confess I look forward to those days when it is just me, myself. and I.

[CANDLEQUEEN]

Be grateful for them, and just keep being polite and kind. Eventually they will see that you are just fine the way you are. We all did that with my Mom when my Dad passed away.

I talk to my Mom every evening on the phone for a little anyway, but my other sisters were like Mom do you want this or that?

She was content with her church activities and her crocheting and her small circle of girlfriends, so they eventually got it......Just be patient, they really are just trying to help and show that they care about you!

[Vivian]

My husband and I spend lots of time at home with our beagle. We go to the Y several times a week but, living in a cold climate, we enjoy the coziness of being at home. He has Alzheimer's so it's easier not to venture far from the familiar. My 97 year old mother is always asking me what I'm doing. If I have no plans, she nags me to get out more. My husband and I do go out with friends but it's not a daily occurrence. People who give us advice mean well. They're passing on their values in the spirit of good intentions but we know about that road to h..l.