Things happen in life, I know more than most. For a short time I relied on my parents after my divorce, about 1.5 years. I tried to keep from impacting them as much as possible. They have an rv and travel, go to corvette outings, lions club, etc. Every time they couldn't do something, I felt terrible. They put in their time, and then some, but being a single father with two girls, then 4 and 5, I was killing myself trying to balance things.
I was with them for a year and a half, then had saved to buy my house, about 1/2 mile from them. I'd be out of their hair, but they were close enough should an emergency come up. I still rely on them from time to time now 7 years later, but they worked their whole lives for their retirement, there's no reason they shouldn't get to enjoy it, and if it means sacrificing myself to make it happen, so be it. My children are my responsibility, not theirs. I appreciate their help, but try to minimize the impact on their lives.
It may sound a bit harsh, but you have to think of yourself. There's only so much time for you to do the things you want, your children will have their time, and the grandchildren will have theirs. Helping out with the grandkids, or spending time with them is one thing, but raising another generation is an awful lot to ask.
Only you know what's best for you, I hope you figure it out.
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Today's Featured Article - Listening to Your Tractor - by Curtis Von Fange. Years ago there was a TV show about a talking car. Unless you are from another planet, physically or otherwise, I don’t think our internal combustion buddies will talk and tell us their problems. But, on the other hand, there is a secret language that our mechanical companions readily do speak. It is an interesting form of communication that involves all the senses of the listener. In this series we are going to investigate and learn the basic rudimentary skills of understanding this lingo.
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