Hello Lacy Lou ,
God Bless you sweetheart, I hope and pray that your Grandparents are not too demanding of you.
I am Aunty J (Jan). I looked after my Husband /Mum and Dad ,then my Dear Aunty and Uncle 24/7 for many years.
I am sending you lots of HUGS because I know exactly how much you need them .
We do care about you here and anytime you are in need of a hug you will have as many as you need.
I can understand what you are going through ,the not getting any sleep .24/7 is one of the hardest things that I have ever had to do in my life . Anybody that thinks it is an easy thing to do ,Doesnt know what they are talking about .I do not know just how much you have to do for your Grandparents but I have a very good idea ,from what you have said in your post and by reading between the lines.
I DO Know lacylou ,because I have been there many many times and TRULY I do understand .ANYTIME YOU want to talk you, just leave a post and I will try to be here for you .Or leave a post and I Promise you I will always reply to it.
I am so pleased that you have a Health Care worker.I help she is helping you in any way she is able to as well.
I can also understand that if everyone else is working that you are caring for your Grandparents but surely they could give you a break at some point on a regular basis .Even a visit so as snickers said you could get a power nap.Or a lovely soak and relax in a bath.Or so that you are able to get some rest and sleep.
If you do not start getting some quality rest and respite from the 24/7 caring ,you will make yourself ill and then you wont be able to look after your G/arents at all.
I have a suggestion that you may find will help you .
While I was living and caring for myDear Aunt and Uncle. I Brought a Baby alarm and put one part in my Uncles bedroom and had the other part in My Aunties Room, where I slept in a chair at the bottom of her bed. So that if he needed me in the night I would hear him .I do not know if this would be useful for you.
I also think that it may be a good idea ,and agree with Kat and Snickers.That you should call Father Marty or Pastor Jeff to come and see your Grandparents. It would be good for them, and give you a short respite where you could do some things for yourself .
Please LacyLou ,You must look after yourself honey,or you will make yourself ill .
God Bless you ,Please take care .
Loads of Hugs .Love from
Aunty J.(Jan)