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By: Career and Kids » Rationing sick and vacation hours

Career and Kids » Rationing sick and vacation hours — Mon, 12 Mar 2007 15:58:18 +0000

[...] My benefit hours balance was just recovering from having had my youngest child, when, my mother got sick, and, my dad had surgery, and, I had to use all the hours, and, then some, all over again. So, now I’m back to having to decide if I can afford to take time off for something, or, if I should leave those hours in case someone gets sick. [...]

By: GenBetween » Of bedspreads and beaches

GenBetween » Of bedspreads and beaches — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 18:31:31 +0000

[...] Since the holidays, he has gotten back in his routine, and, is involved with school (he’s a teacher). His back is doing well, as far as I know. But, then again, if it wasn’t OK, I’m not sure I’d know about it until he was paralyzed or in the Emergency Room or something. [...]

By: GenBetween » Hi-ho, hi-ho, it’s back to work he goes

GenBetween » Hi-ho, hi-ho, it’s back to work he goes — Mon, 30 Oct 2006 16:38:44 +0000

[...] So, my dad is going back to work today. [...]

By: GenBetween » Update on my dad

GenBetween » Update on my dad — Sun, 22 Oct 2006 21:38:01 +0000

[...] My dad had his surgery on the 11th, and, he is finally on the mend. [...]

By: GenBetween » AARP Home Safety Tips

GenBetween » AARP Home Safety Tips — Wed, 18 Oct 2006 05:49:16 +0000

[...] This is quite timely for me since my dad’s surgery has made me have to think, at least temporarily, about modifying his home during his recovery. While I haven’t actually had to do any carpentry, I have had to really think through a routine of leaving certain lights on, clearing the floor of throw rugs, leaving chairs around strategically, etc. Here’s more from AARP about home design, and more good things to consider when buying or renovating a home whether you’re “older” (like me?!) or caring for an aging person. AARP, aging, Aging in Place, Home Safety, sandwich generation Add to: [...]

By: GenBetween » Random thoughts of an only child

GenBetween » Random thoughts of an only child — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 17:22:26 +0000

[...] With my dad’s surgery coming up, it has just dawned on me that I am “the family” since my mother died. As in when the doctor needs to talk to “the family” after surgery, I am it. [...]