Thanks for support and suggestions

I really appreciate the responses. I have learned that as a human race, we are pretty good at “sprints”, and seem to be of much assistance during them. But when it comes to “marathons”, not too many stick around.

Having said that, my friend does have a few good “marathoners” and several “sprinters”. Together, we should be able help each other not to burn out, right? Sprinters can certainly offer some much needed relief at precisely the right moment. She is involved at Church and has some great support from there.

My daughter dated Jacob pre-gbs, had stopped dating him, and has now fallen in love with him. She is an unstoppable, loveable marathoner. Last night we discussed – again – what she was doing FOR HERSELF, so she doesn’t burn out. She is over there every night, to brush his teeth, read scriptures, and whatever else he needs done to get ready for bed. He has her “frog his leg” so he can use his arm to flop his leg over, thus causing his body to roll over – then he doesn’t need to call his parents in during the night.

They are really cute together. She can actually look him in the eye when he’s in his wheelchair: he sits 5’4″ and she stands 5’6″. 😎

Thanks again for suggestions – I’m open to many more. And especially input on how blunt I ought to be with them about taking time out for the family to do things together. Maybe even family counseling? :confused: I love this family and want to see them pull through together.