Thursday, December 15, 2022

Difficult Decision


I had to make a decision today. It was the hardest decision of my life. I can't talk about it and I cannot even begin to tell you how awful I feel about it.

It hurts so badly that I cannot even cry. There is just this sick feeling, the knowledge that we couldn't have done things any differently and lived with ourselves. 

Knowing it is the right decision does not make it any less painful. 

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    1. And you know what? I think that is just all I need. I'm sure that as we march on, day by day, it will get easier and clearer, but right now, it just really, really sucks.

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  2. Don’t leave us in suspense! What was the decision?

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    1. It is not my story,, but it affects us powerfully and painfully.

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  3. I’m so sorry, Deb

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  4. If you made the right decision have faith that it is wisdom and will be better in the long run.

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  5. Well, if it was the right decision then, in time, you may accept that without so much pain.
    My sister and I were in a similar situation with a decision concerning Dad many years ago. The pain was intense but has now faded.

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  6. So sorry that you've been forced to make a difficult decision. ((HUGS))

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  7. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  8. I have a guess but I may be wrong. Hugs.

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  9. You are doing the best you can. Things have a way of working out. Hugs from me too.

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  10. I'm sorry you're dealing with such a tough situation. Be gentle with yourself!

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  11. So sorry you're at this point. But you will get through it. You will.

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  12. You made the decision out of love and that's what matters.

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  13. Life is never black and white, is it? It's those gray areas that make everything so hard. Wish I could hug you.

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  14. I am sending you a big hug too. I have been there. It hurts (a lot), but we can only do our best and do it with love.

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  15. Sending many hugs to you❤️Ricki

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  16. As Ms Moon says things are never black or white, making decisions is an adult choice but don't mess yourself up with it. It is made, cannot be undone and is probably much better out there in the world. xxx

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  17. You know your heart and mind and the decision was what you needed to make, and it was right for you.

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  18. I agree with Ms Moon. Life is never black and white. Sigh. The sigh is for you.

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  19. I am so sorry. All the best. I'm sure you've done the right thing.

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  20. I'm very sorry. It seems that you didn't come to this decision lightly but knowing that it's the right thing to do will (possibly) soften it over time.

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  21. You've been in my morning prayer time for quite awhile now, Debby. I'll say extras for comfort and peace.

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  22. A hug for you.
    Bonnie in Minneapolis

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  23. You and Tim are such good people this must be terrible. You are also wise people who make decisions based on deep thought and consideration so when the pain has lessened you will, hopefully, feel some peace.

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  24. Life can hand us these choices. Last year I had to choose to care for my son or my father-in-law. They live 1,000 miles apart. I chose my son because he has little support. My father-in-law has nearby children and grandchildren, but I was the reliable one and knew he'd get less care. I moved to be with son. My decision was rational, but it will probably haunt me. Tough decisions. Marie in Maryland

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  25. Kay of Musings: I’m sending you hugs from Hawaii too, Debby. I’m so sorry for all you’re going through.

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