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Where Are The Stories That Affirm Caring for Aging Parents?

By JimG for 3GenFamily Blog
Aging parents often say “I don’t want to burden my children”.  But, the truth is that many sons and daughters will need to bear some burden if their parents are to maintain a dignified life as they weaken with age.  For some families, the burden will be relatively light and manageable, [...]

Five Star Book: Mothering Mother by Carol D. O’Dell

By CK Wilde for 3GenFamily Blog
Mothering Mother: A Daughter’s Humorous and Heartbreaking Memoir
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“Are you coming to bed, hon?” whispered my sleepy husband.
“In a minute . . . this is such a good book!” I said as  I glanced up.
From the first paragraph, Carol O’Dell’s book, Mothering Mother, had me spellbound. [...]