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HAB911

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5. that is our job now

Reply to TNNurse (Original post)

Sun Jun 21, 2026, 07:01 PM

Jun 21

I moved my brother from Roswell to "here" in 2012 and had to do exactly what you describe. I had him for three short years before he passed. My wife's sister passed three years ago in Texas without a will and we just closed on her house sale two weeks ago, long long story. It took me a long time to come to the realization that those of us that were always the youngest of the family are now all that is left, everyone has gone before. I'm there with you.

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I am going to start [View all] TNNurse Jun 21 OP

You're a good sister malaise Jun 21 #1

Thanks, but there is no one else. TNNurse Jun 21 #2

I could tell you stories malaise Jun 21 #10

You are a real sister. I also helped my dear mom in older years and would do it again. Your post appalachiablue Monday #36

I second that emotion. yellow dahlia Jun 21 #3

Hey TNNurse, you're a good one to your loved ones. I hope that all turns out well, and wish all of you the best. SWBTATTReg Jun 21 #4

that is our job now HAB911 Jun 21 #5

Yeah, I am the baby in the family. TNNurse Jun 21 #9

Our baby sister died first malaise Jun 21 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author ForgedCrank Jun 21 #6

Wonderful malaise Jun 21 #19

We are each other's best friend.... MiHale Jun 21 #7

I have been there stage left Jun 21 #8

Just to add I would take care of my sister without question, stage left Jun 21 #12

gentle hug 🫂 to you and your family. mwmisses4289 Jun 21 #11

Hugs to you MerryBlooms Jun 21 #14

Oh, my, that is rough. TNNurse Jun 21 #21

Yeah, my sis that comes a couple times a week MerryBlooms Jun 21 #25

Thank you JMCKUSICK Jun 21 #15

peace PJMcK Jun 21 #16

Really just telling you this to let you know if you find yourself TNNurse Jun 21 #17

Good luck TNN BeneteauBum Jun 21 #18

Dear TNNurse I'm so sorry you are going through this FakeNoose Jun 21 #20

The big message here is that we old folks need to come to malaise Jun 21 #22

Yes absolutely FakeNoose Jun 21 #24

Hang in there. You're in our thoughts!.... paleotn Jun 21 #23

That is a lot of work. My sister does that in our family. applegrove Monday #26

I am so sorry you are both having this experience. It sounds so difficult. My friend wrote a workbook to help mahina Monday #27

Thanks for sharing that mahina TNNurse Monday #28

You are a good person and sister. She is fortunate to have you in her life. Fla Dem Monday #29

No one knows the burden of a POA. WmChris Monday #30

You ARE a good sister. evolves Monday #31

Good work Wild blueberry Monday #32

Yeah. I had to take over my Moms Figarosmom Monday #33

My sister did this for our Aunt. pfitz59 Monday #34

I'm sorry to hear of your difficulties & challenges. CrispyQ Monday #35

Many of us are now doing things like this for our parents. Martin68 Monday #37

I want to first thank everyone for the kind words and support. TNNurse Tuesday #38

Fascinating and informative. You are a good soul Joinfortmill Wednesday #39

🥰 ♥️ 🥰 you're an Angel is right, whew.........I'd pay $1000.00 for your help. a kennedy Wednesday #40