Finished & Request

[Terry D EA]

It is a good feeling to know that I just filed my last extension and return. So, I am done and closing shop. I would like all of my friends here to pray for my mother. She is 86 and has just been put in the hospital which is why I 'm closing now. She has PSP (Progressive Supra Nuclear Palsy) and can no longer keep her balance. This mixed with a pretty bad UTI is taking its toll. Undoubtedly, she will be moving to a rest home. PSP is a debilitating disease that is very similar to Parkinson's without tremors. The limbs become almost rigor mortise like, she will loose her voice and her eye sight is affected by limited eye movement and more than moderate sensitivity to light. I hope each of you has had a very prosperous tax season. Take some time and rest up we all deserve it.

Thanks,

[Pacun]

Sorry to hear Terry D. Your mother and you are on my prayers.

[FDNY]

You're a good son TerryD.     Being there for your Mom will be a great comfort to her.  Take care.

[jklcpa]

Really sorry to hear about your mom's troubles, Terry.   Put tax season behind you and be with your mom and family, and remember that we're here as your online tax family for when you need support or if you need to talk.

[Catherine]

Terry - prayers said for you mom and for all your family.  SO glad you are done; spend time with your family this weekend.  Taxes, in the end, are just an annoying chore.

[gfizer]

Prayers for your mom and your whole family, Terry.  

[Lion EA]

Take care of yourself, so you can take care of your mom.  Prayers going your way.

[BHoffman]

Prayers of comfort for your Mother and her family, Terry.

[NECPA in NEBRASKA]

I'm so sorry to hear this, Terry. Prayers to you and your family.

[jasdlm]

So sorry.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  (And your Mama, too, of course.)

[Yardley CPA]

Praying for you and your Mom, Terry.  

[Gail in Virginia]

You have my sympathy, Terry.  My dad is 88, and was admitted to ICU yesterday with pneumonia, and possible CHF.  I wish I could close shop but I have several tax returns to kick out before Tuesday is over. 

[NECPA in NEBRASKA]

I'm sorry for you too, Gail. Prayers.

[Catherine]

Toss 'em on extension and go to your dad, @Gail in Virginia.  

Heck - I'll be your volunteer temporary employee; send their stuff to me and I'll do the returns for you.  Really.

[FDNY]

I agree with Catherine.   Explain to your clients the situation, they'll understand and you will feel better and so will your Dad seeing you.  My thoughts and prayers are with you Gail.  You're a good daughter.

[Lion EA]

Prayers to you, Gail.  Go see our dad.

[Gail in Virginia]

Actually, working helps.  I can't go see him all the time - he needs to rest and that is hard enough to do in the hospital.  But the hospital is close enough that I can duck out a couple of times a day and check in with him.  But thanks for all the good wishes - and Catherine, I can't tell you how much your offer means to me!  I love this group of people. 

Now I might just have to go and have a good cry before I go back to work.

[Catherine]

We love you, @Gail in Virginia.

[Terry D EA]

Thanks to everyone for the prayers and continued prayers. My mother is doing good for the condition she has. Unfortunately, she will continue to deteriorate. She will be given quite a bit of physical therapy. Right now they are controlling blood pressure as it keeps spiking and going back down. She is now in a nursing home which is bittersweet for me. I know there will be eyes on her everyday and most of the day. On the other hand, I hate it but there is no choice.

Believe this, I have just finished filing two extensions and waiting on one client to say hit the button. A few others already on extension thought I could get theirs in at the last minute including an S-Corp. of course my response was NO!! My thoughts "Are You KIDDING ME?" An S-Corp??? Sorry but I'm not good enough to get it done in one evening. God and I aren't communicating on miracles of this sort. Geez!!

[Margaret CPA in OH]

Terry, just be sure to care for yourself.  Your mother needs your support and family is first.

It is amazing to me the expectations that some clients have.  I am glad your response was rational.  Extensions are available for good reason.  We are human, after all, with limitations though always striving to do our best. 

I am biting my tongue and biding my time about an incredibly rude client (trust beneficiary) just now.  She will be gone soon.

Best wishes possible for your mother, prayers and healing thoughts for you and her.

[schirallicpa]

prayers to you and your family.  my dad died from cancer 2 summers ago.  the time, the grief, and worry - it all takes a toll.  still does, 2 years later.  take care and god's peace be with you and your mom.

 

[Gail in Virginia]

My dad passed away last Wednesday.  A lot of people are on extensions this year.  Anyone that objected was told they were welcome to go elsewhere.  Only one person gave my staff any trouble about that, but she left her stuff for me to do.  I am going to get what I can do done this week, although payroll reports are going to get priority, and then I am taking next week off.  Some things are more important than others.  Always.

[Lee B]

Terry,

My thoughts are with you and your mother.

[Margaret CPA in OH]

Gail, I am so sorry for your loss. I do hope you  managed to go see him knowing family is always, always first.  And now you must take care of yourself and other loved ones in your family.  No client or tax return is ever more important than family.

[FDNY]

Very sorry for your loss Gail.   And yes, always, some things are more important than others as we are reminded of so often.   I lost my Dad in '12 and there is always something that happens that I know his presence is still there.  I'm sure you'll feel that too.  Take good care of yourself and those around you.