Elderly Parents

Oh how it hurts to see someone you love go through pain and discomfort. My parents were always so strong when my brothers and I were growing up. Now at 78 and 79 they are becoming more and more dependent and weak. For the past month my Dad has undergone a prostate procedure and a scope into his stomach to locate problems. He has 10+ ulcers and is having trouble pooping and peeing. As a result he is grumpy, uncomfortable, weak, and in general not well. In the midst of all of this my Mom is recovering from ATypical Pneumonia. I am trying to take care of both of them and keep my sanity and family together at the same time. I am tired. Then they find out that they have a leak in their slab under the house. They are going to have to come and stay at my home for a few days while this gets fixed. (My husband is thrilled...NOT). We will get through this. I know we will. I feel like whining as you can tell but mostly I need to sleep. My needs, however are on hold until some relief comes for my parents. I am also finding out how worthless brothers can be at times like this. I feel like an only child of four. Hopefully the next update will be more upbeat. I just needed to "tell" someone.