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  6. sharon

    Update

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    | Sharon's Blog
    January 4, 2011
    I thought I would try to write a few lines today updating my brief blog of a couple days ago. On Saturday, Jan 1 my husband, Wayne, turned 65. We spent a quiet day at home. I did fix him his favorite meal. Also he received phone calls from his...
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  8. Katie

    Acts of Service

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    | Katie's Blog
    January 3, 2011
    “You do a lot for me,” Bryce says often. Sometimes it’s in gratitude, his way of making sure I pause to acknowledge that he acknowledges me. Other times he mutters it more to himself, with a subtle tone of disappointment about his disability, and follows it with “I wish I...
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  10. Karen

    Things Mama Never Told Me

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    | Karen's Blog
    January 3, 2011
    I have a very dear friend with whom I have stayed in contact for many years. Through the years we would commiserate with each other whenever we faced a new difficulty. We would always say to each other, “Mama never told me about this!” It was our way of saying...
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  11. Denise

    Blue

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    | Denise's Blog, Weekly Comforts
    January 3, 2011
    During the holidays, we can have blue days. The holidays end, which may cause us blue days for another reason. We hear sad news from friends (like Sharon) and then we really feel blue. It’s okay to feel blue. It’s okay to tell family members and friends, “I’m feeling blue...
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  12. sharon

    My Husband

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    | Sharon's Blog
    January 2, 2011
    This is just to let you know that my dear husband, Wayne, passed away last night in his sleep. My son and I found him this morning. It was quite a shock. I will write more later.
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  13. Meryl

    Talking about Change

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    | Meryl's Blog
    January 2, 2011
    Mom has been very upset lately about all the talk about assisted living or a nursing home which was to be expected.  Last night we had several conversations with her about different things and she had her wits about her which was great. Not once did she seem confused or out...
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  14. Meryl

    Today Was a Good Day

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    | Meryl's Blog
    January 1, 2011
    Today I felt more like myself. It’s been awhile since I felt like that. I was able to do what I wanted or needed to do and not feel stressed out. I even had the chance to take a nap. At certain points it felt weird having time to myself  since...
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  16. Bette

    “The Bonk”

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    | Bette's Blog
    January 1, 2011
    Last night we celebrated New Years’ Eve by all of us going to a restaurant that we received a gift card for on Christmas. (:  The Olive Garden is about 40 minutes away. We took two cars–more of the adjusting process with my mother’s new challenges. On the way, my...
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  17. Denise

    New Look, Happy Saturday

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    | Denise's Blog
    January 1, 2011
    Happy New Year! We ring in the New Year with a new look for Caregiving.com. I still have a few tweaks and changes to make, but for the most part, the new look is complete. I think our new look will better feature our bloggers’ content and make finding content...
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  19. Meryl

    New Year/New Beginnings

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    | Meryl's Blog
    January 1, 2011
    Today is a brand new year filled with new beginnings. I have never been happier that 2010 is over.  2010 was not a great year as I spent most of it with my mom in the hospital or a rehab. I am hoping that 2011 is a better year. Last...
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