Even though the patient and the caregiver are on the same road together, they travel it under seperate experiences and feelings. Kind of like marriage, isn't it? Liz, it sounds to me like both of you are reacting normally and as expected.
Now, take some time for yourself and go get that grandbaby.............better yet, take Robin with you and enjoy her together.

SCC Left Mandible. Jaw replaced with bone from leg. Neck disection, 37 radiation treatments. Recurrence 8-28-07, stage 2, tongue. One third of tongue removed 10-4-07. 5-23-08 chemo started for tumor behind swallowing passage, Our good friend and much loved OCF member Minnie has been lost to the disease (RIP 10-29-08). We will all miss her greatly.