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I know I have often joked about not being able to get my son to move out but I have to admit he has really come through for me this time.

Since losing my job several years ago, I have struggled financially to keep my house. My son suggested giving up his apartment and moving back in with me to help us both out financially. I took him up on his offer.

I'm not sure how long this arrangement will have to last but I sure do appreciate his help now.

Does anyone else have an example of their kids coming to their rescue?

Mine live with me, but waiting for EI to start.... they had to cover some bills. They could not afford to live on their own unless they had 2 or 3 more roommates.

We try to live our own lives, and they have their space of the house and I have mine. Some times act the mom by telling them to clean up after themselves, but they cook and do their own laundry and pay out of each pay cheque towards bills.

Guess the trick is to..... let them be adults.... and allow them to have their own life and space....and you have your life and space. Not easy to arrange it to be like apartment mates. or flat mates.... but it's about 75% do able. One son needs some supervision.... not a lot, but just so he won't get into trouble or will have help when he needs it.

One guy that met me, was living with his mother to help look after her. It also gave his sister a break from having to come to the house every day. Funny how he looked down on me for having my sons sharing the expenses..... but he lived with his mother and paid nothing.... she cooked for him... did his laundry etc....

Best of Luck to you.

my son left home 21 years ago but I know if I need his help I usually dont have to ask.

My mum died in feb this year and he immediatley gave me a cheque to cover the fact I needed time off work and would not get paid.


But most of all he and his wife were a good support network as was my daughter and grandchildren.

Lucky Lady!

Sometimes we do return the help.
as the old saying, you reap what you sow.
Most of my childhood my Grandmother raised me after my folks ran off.

about 2 years ago my Granny (80+) had a severe stroke, Fortunately I worked in a nursing home at the time, made decent $$ so that was no issue. After she was released from the hospital she came to our nursing home for 2 months, she could no longer live alone.
So we had a choice, either she could stay in the home or go home with me and have a home nurse check her often.

I moved her in with me, was great being able to return all she had done for me!!!!!
Was so hard for her, she had always been so independent. Before the stroke, she still worked 6 hours per day as a teachers assistant.

Loosing her own home was the worst.
but at least she was happy that she didn't have to stay in the nursing home! She had always told me that she did not want to pass in a home.
Sadly, only 2 months later she had another severe stroke, She survived till all of the family from out of state made it there.
after that I just couldn't live in my home so I sold it ans moved back to my hometown.
Just so glad she was at home.

Is funny how sometimes they can come through when least expected.
Few are so lucky.

Some kids just really couldn't care less.

I am ,
And thankful for all of my family and friends.

I never go home I just send her money.

now I find that very sad.

Money is not what I would put high on my list

a hug and kiss would be good.

I would but I rarely ever get leave.

As a mum I can only hope then telephone calls and paper hugs and kisses go too.

Nothing I love more than hearing I love you mum/ gran

Oh yes just about every day. I would have to admit I'm a mommas boy.

nothing wrong with that chick

My kids and foster kids all live away from home now but call me or visit most days. They offer to run erands or help me in the house, yard work etc and often bring the makings of a meal with them and we cook together. They know I love this even though I don't ask it and they indulge me. I am very lucky that way and appreciate it.

I have two boys... one will be joining the military next year and the other will be living with me forever...out of necessity (he has Aspergers and is not progressing, instead he is almost regressing at times) and the fact that he just plain wants to, lol! I do hope that when I do come to need help that my oldest will be there for me...he already takes care of me when I'm having lupus flareups (he makes sure I rest and take it easy during those times...he won't let me lift a finger, lol). I imagine that when the time does come, he will be there for me

Everything sort of just happened in rhythm with me.
...my middle son went off to school,my eldest son got married,I moved out of my house after 22 years and change was a HUGE adjustment.
A month after the move my mother went from sick to Palliative, and so I left my job to care for her,and eventually moved in to her place in which a short time later she passed away.

My middle son who lives out of provience has recently bought me a ticket to come out and see him come the end of July.

So you see,what goes around truly does come back around.

It warms my heart to see family taking care of family, and for no other reason then LOVE.

Hi Cherie

I don't think I'd want to move in with either of my grown children. All of us are very independent types

But I do wish we lived closer

Aawww

No....when my kids moved out...I moved to Florida, and didn't give them my address!!

Yes, my son (who is 41 in 3 more days) has been taking care of me since I lost my job last year. Then I went thru some health problems. Now I'm looking for a job again and he's telling me to only find part-time & he will help me with whatever I need. God certainly blessed me when He gave me this child.