I am sorry to learn that things are so tough. It is really overwhelming. I understand first hand, I help with my elderly parents and my disabled sister. It is natural to feel zapped not only physically, but emotionally. And I don't work outside the home like you, nor do I look as snazzy as you do. So you got me beat on energy.
Unfortunately, your "normal" routine may have to take on a new "normal" and once your head stops spinning, you will figure it out. Have belief that you will, because you will. One of the things you will hopefully let go of is the guilt of not getting to everyone all the time but just accepting it is the best that you can do. And YES, like Sveta said, take care of yourself....or else the whole East Coast YLFers will have to come up there and take over for awhile !
As for Salem...yes, I would love to do a trip there for lunch, snacks, brunch, whatever you would want to do.
Hang in there, we are thinking of you !!!
