No Katy... this was 2 separate incidents.... she has become progressively
worse in the last month. He was with her both times. The first time it
happened he was not within proximity to know what happened since he believed
she was safe to wander the store in mid day..and apparently she felt too
embarrassed to tell him. The second time he explained to the security staff
about her condition... they ignored him and filed charges.. having her
arrested.

Great that you can have the family and currency to afford the care you
undertook with your MIL.... it's unfortunate that my friend had to give up
his job to look after his mother and that they don't have your financial
resources.

I'm looking after my parents and can tell you that they often refuse to bend
on requests. That doubles my work but I have a brother and family nearby to
assist. This man has nobody to help him.

....and yes Katy... it is indeed a learning experience, unfortunately the
curve is short due to the fact she has terminal cancer and a life expectancy
of months.

I personally think the whole affair could have been avoided with an
application of common sense.... but I'm elated that your good Christian
values can find fault in her son!

CM



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| he was unaware of the prior incident. Does the term
| "Compassion" or "Empathy" ring a bell?
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| Yes, it does....learning experience...with someone's life? My God...My
| m-i-l was showing signs of losing her hearings and we took immediate
action
| to make sure she was safe. First, she came here until she couldn't cope
on
| her own at all and then she went to assisted living...You wouldn't allow
| your 4 year old child to take themselves to the store and that's what this
| man did...he allowed his poor mother to try to wander around town in a
| conused state. You forget where I work and what I see evberyday. Yes, I
| have great empathy for the poor lady. Her son is an asshole.
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