Comments on: I’m Finding Less Is Definitely More

By: Donna Ryan

Donna Ryan — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 11:23:33 +0000

Most days Im fine and absolutely love my decision …yesterday due to stress of having to go to a large event once again I started sabotaging myself…but all is once again well because when I do that I read this post that I wrote months ago and it all becomes well again…
this is a very special job indeed!!!

By: Toni

Toni — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:52:54 +0000

Donna you just wrote such a beautiful post! It defines you so well….No one knows how dedicated to your job you were or how hard you worked and I know for a fact giving that up was so hard for you. Now I know you made the best decision. Like you said you are there for your Mom and Kevin and Sean. You are not eating meals at 9 at night but now you are eating as a family should, together and at a reasonable time…..
You have made your Mom so happy to have you home and that is the most important thing right now…..enjoy your time together it goes too fast….

By: Denise

Denise — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:26:27 +0000

Hi Donna–I think one of the benefits of caregiving is perspective: Caregiving puts it all in perspective. And, your post did just that. Thank you!

By: Donna

Donna — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:09:06 +0000

Thank you for taking the time to read it Sharon and for your kind words…after having just reread it I see it is quite longer than I thought as I was typing away…the words are heartfelt however. I broke up two apartments of loved ones…moms and my dear aunt three years ago…for the most part stuff goes away…its the memories that give us joy. I hope you continue writing your story as well. Sometimes our hardest experiences are the ones we need to tell to inspire each other.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:36:45 +0000

What a beautiful post! Joy is not found in material things as much as we sometimes think we need them. I think we have to look for the blessings in our life and be thankful for what we have. I commend you for your good relationship with your Mom and for the care you give her. Thanks also, Donna, for your recent comments on my blogs.