My farewell to GenBetween
Today is my last day here at GenBetween.
That was really hard to write.
When I started writing here, I had been slapped silly into the Sandwich Generation and I knew as a wrote that I’d eventually be writing about my mother’s death, and I did.
I had no idea what would come after that, and I’m kind of glad I didn’t what with my father’s immediate descent into back problems, a wheel chair and surgery, as well as his step-mother and his brother dying all within 9 months after my mother’s death.
When you write about aging and elderly parents and such, it’s easy to be maudlin or sappy, some of this is no fun. But, it’s not all sturm und drang, either, it’s just a new normal and you have to adjust and do the best you can.
In addition to having a place to write about my experiences with aging parents and young children, I’ve learned so much about senior issues and I know I’ll be using my new found knowledge again in the future. But, most of all, my time here has helped me realize that I’m not alone and I hope I’ve helped some of you along the way.
With that, I bid you farewell.
Please be sure to come see me at my personal site, Busy Mom Blog.
Thank You for all the time you spent here, sharing your own stories, letting people know they weren’t alone in theirs and helping to bring to light some issues that often get whispered about in corners, but a lot of people don’t want to think about.
Thanks for sharing all of that with us. I’ll miss this.
You have written beautifully about all of the issues surrounding the ’sandwich generation’. You will be missed.
I’ll really miss this blog, Elizabeth. But I’ll be visiting you at Busy Mom for sure.
Why? WHy are you leaving? I am so sorry to hear this – I’ve really enjoyed your blog.
Thank you for all your work. You did a great job here!
You were a wonderful, compassionate resource for us all.
And I’m sure you will continue to be that in your new setting.
Oh, so sad that you are leaving. When I first started reading, my parents were both healthy, but as they have (suddenly) started the decline I was really into all the information that you provided for us. Your insight will be missed here. See you at Busymom.
You will be missed here. I’ve enjoyed your writing so much on this issue.
P.S. You are still Homer’s favorite blogger.
Sorry to hear it. You were the main sandwiched blogger I read that felt most like me.
See you at BusyMom, though!
Elizabeth, we’ll really miss you here. You have been an inspiration to me at my own Gen Sandwich blog (www.generationsandwich.blogspot.com). I wish you well as you move on. Blessings.
Sorry to see you go. I enjoyed your blog. I understand though. Being sandwiched is no fun. You provided us solace and a place to know we weren’t alone, even if we didn’t always post.
I hope you enjoy life and know you helped alot of us.