Yes, this comes with the territory, unfortunately. I hope you've found time to rest and restore. Whenever this happens to me, I have to learn to let go of the need to control and shift to a mindset of "how can I support?" I try to be as empathetic as possible and understand that life happens - never how we plan it, but with the right attitude, we'll learn to navigate unexpected events successfully.

I can say that I'm thankful to have the support of a host of family members and good friends to help share the load. We work in shifts to ensure around-the-clock coverage and to avoid burnout. We keep a live spreadsheet that tracks prescription medicine dosages, appointments, and any other routine care. Organization and good communication are keys to staying on track and working well together.