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[quote=Anonymous]This is so timely!  My brother is coming into town with his family (we don’t see each other often) and wanted to take a few days at the beach for the kids to reconnect.  We invited my mom who sounds very similar to yours but then talked it out with her.  She loved the idea of the beach, thought she’d enjoy just sitting on the beach watching the water.  But when we started talking logistics she realized she’d never physically be able to walk on the sand, she’s too unstable, and had no interest in a sand wheelchair.  So she’d probably be at whatever house we rented hanging out by herself while we tried to do things and also accommodate time with her.  She decided on her own that it was a bad idea, she’d be more comfortable where she is, and she gave her blessing for us to go do something.  We did promise to spoil her with our time when we got back and fully plan to.

As much as it’s hard to leave them in their places overall it’s better for them.  But the guilt is real.[/quote]

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