Prepper retirement home

[Snowflake]

My Mum's done some pretty amazing thing's in her time and was a very powerful woman. She's getting old now and her health's no good. When I was last chatting to her about prepping she said she was to old for that now. She don't live close to me so if the shtf I can't get to her. I know what I'm gona say may cause a stir.... but should she get a mean's of ending her life?

When it come's to prepping I always try to put my emotions to one side and do whats best for the greater good.

 

[jimLE]

well snowflake..i have to say that depends on how far along your mom is,and when tshtf happens..have you thought of having your mom move in with you?...my mom is in poor health as well..i've often wondered what'd i'd do when the time comes my own self..for 2 reasons.1,i don't want to see her suffer when she gets to far along.2nd what will i do if we/i should have to bug out rather suddenly.will she be able to keep up?will she be able to contribute in some way when it comes to knowledge and doing things that needs doing?will she be able to handle the trip from point A to point B?and the most important 3 questions of all.will i be able to take her life knowing that she's my mom?how well will i be able to handle it if i do?and what route will i take thats quiet and quick so she dont suffer?

 

[Snowflake]

well snowflake..i have to say that depends on how far along your mom is,and when tshtf happens..have you thought of having your mom move in with you?...my mom is in poor health as well..i've often wondered what'd i'd do when the time comes my own self..for 2 reasons.1,i don't want to see her suffer when she gets to far along.2nd what will i do if we/i should have to bug out rather suddenly.will she be able to keep up?will she be able to contribute in some way when it comes to knowledge and doing things that needs doing?will she be able to handle the trip from point A to point B?and the most important 3 questions of all.will i be able to take her life knowing that she's my mom?how well will i be able to handle it if i do?and what route will i take thats quiet and quick so she dont suffer?

It's such a hard thought. My mum would be fine if she could stay at home and she know's what to do. she can still do a 10 mile walk slowly. When she said she was to old for prepping I guess she meant she feel's old and could no longer defend her self. She wouldn't move in with me, We are both alike...happiest in our own company. If I could get land and could put a few houses on it she would but I think that's a pipe dream at the moment. I know she would refuse to come with me if the shtf because she loves me to much to hold me up. One day we will all be to old to prep and I know when that happens to me I'm gona have a means to end it all.

 

[Dani]

I have a disabled mom who is in a wheelchair, but is still capable of living on her own since dad died back in 2011 and has totally remodeled it to fit her. She would not want to move in with me either, but she does prep to a point buying extra food and some long term foods. She has told me that if anything happens, she will die in her beautiful new house. . . . It is hard for me to understand really.

 

[Snowflake]

I have a disabled mom who is in a wheelchair, but is still capable of living on her own since dad died back in 2011 and has totally remodeled it to fit her. She would not want to move in with me either, but she does prep to a point buying extra food and some long term foods. She has told me that if anything happens, she will die in her beautiful new house. . . . It is hard for me to understand really.

It's something we all have to think about but it's painful I know.

 

[Maverick]

Snowflake, when SHTF you truly need to focus on your own survival and that of your party, worrying about family members not in your party will only jeopardize your survival and that of anyone in your party.

I don't mean to sound like a heartless jerk but emotions is a hindrance that needs to be controlled. My kids, family and friends are well aware I won't wait nor will I seek them out, my kids know the places I might be, it is up to them to get there. The first and foremost priority is securing the Wife and I situation period.

 

[Snowflake]

Snowflake, when SHTF you truly need to focus on your own survival and that of your party, worrying about family members not in your party will only jeopardize your survival and that of anyone in your party.

I don't mean to sound like a heartless jerk but emotions is a hindrance that needs to be controlled. My kids, family and friends are well aware I won't wait nor will I seek them out, my kids know the places I might be, it is up to them to get there. The first and foremost priority is securing the Wife and I situation period.

Your not a jerk just realistic, Hey I've only been on the site a week'ish and so far I've eaten my dog, Killed my mum, Left my friends behind with nothing, Bite someones noses off, Bought a 2 man tent and told my partner to fend for him self, lol. We will all have to do things that will make us hate our self's but it has to be the way.

 

[jimLE]

you to?LOL only thing i aint done yet.is i havent run anyone over yet..and i look forward to that LL

 

[Maverick]

Hopefully it wont ever become that dramatic, I certainly pray that SHingTF never comes

 

[jimLE]

yeah me to..but with the way things look with the way the gov is running things.i wouldn't be surprised if we did have a shtf situation dureing our life time..

 

[Gazrok]

How do you start THAT conversation? Here's a pill to kill yourself Grandma....?
Seriously though, maybe talk a little about it, but I would only recommend helping her procure something IF she ASKS for it....based on you talking about what to do in a SHTF situation.

 

[getnready]

Thanks for the laugh guys, you crack me up with this one!
Maverick you have some good points to your thinking. My Mom is living with us now and after her stroke she is not the same mentally (cognitive thinking) or physically. She was ER nurse for 45 yrs and co ordinated community diseaster preparedness events for more than 20 yrs. Funny those skills were not effected and she still offers suggestions for my preps! However, if things got that bad I think she would insist we leave her behind and let God be with her.
It is hard to not fight the world to get your family together in any SHTF scenario, letting them know they stay in place if possible or make their way to designated BOL is still hard, especially if you are opposite sides of the country. Hope we taught them well

Good topic discussion Snowflake

 

[Snowflake]

I'm glad your seeing the funny side of the topic because I was staring to worry I was making folks sad. I've been thinking over the last few day's, That maybe something's aint worth surviving? and shouldn't we all have a why off ending it...Do any of you?
God I'm making my self sad now.lol

 

[jimLE]

ok it's time for my mind to go into warped sense of humor mode....just think of all the extra stuff you'll have for yourself afterwards...then think and say..thanks mom...lol

 

[Snowflake]

ok it's time for my mind to go into warped sense of humor mode....just think of all the extra stuff you'll have for yourself afterwards...then think and say..thanks mom...lol

Ooo that's pushing the boundary's of humor Jim...But yes score. lol

 

[jimLE]

what can i say..my sense of humor border lines at times...