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[quote=Anonymous]Be grateful OP. It may seem hard on you, but it's even more so for your husband. Have some empathy.

I went through the same thing with my FIL 2 years ago... mid 80s, terminal diagnosis. Except we lived nearby and he was on a limited income with nothing but Medicare, which covered next to nothing. The burden of care fell to us, including financially. We had 1 toddler at home, were trying for #2, and I was spending my lunch breaks with my FIL, prepping his lunch, getting him cleaned up (as we would wet himself and not realize it). When he passed, I was sad, but relieved. My parents were in their early 60s.

Fast forward, and now it's my father, only with Alzheimer's. And baby #2 came along a year ago. But what can you do? It's life and you can't control it. As other posters have said- crap can happen at any age. Be thankful for your parents good health now, and enjoy your time now with them, as it can change at any minute. I'm sure your husband would trade anything to be in your shoes with his parents for a hot minute... [/quote]

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