I’ve been having such a rough time lately but things somewhat smoothed out for a few hours today at least. I’ve not been able to blog – when I get a chance, I find myself asleep in my recliner with my laptop on my lap.
Both of my parents’ conditions are worsening. If there is a [...]
Hello everyone. I hope you have been able to enjoy your holiday season this year. I am convinced that all of these moments are precious. Mine has been challenging, to say the least, but I think the duration has been appropriate and memories have been made; something that has become very important [...]
Hi All,
I hope your progressive blog posting partying is going well!
In my last entry my mother was still in the hospital expecting to be released the next day. When the next day arrived another ailment or blood work problem would follow and keep us there one more day. Rinse and repeat – 9 [...]
Friday, November 27, 2009
4:11:07 AM
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Thanks everyone for your well wishes. My mom is doing much better and is in fact getting on my nerves – so that’s a good sign! The problem now is she feels better but her body hasn’t quite caught up, so she wants to do things that can hurt [...]
Happy Thanksgiving fellow Caregivers!
Unfortunately I may actually end up having pizza for Thanksgiving Dinner this year; something I have battled with my sister for years to keep OFF of the holiday table (I mentioned this little tradition in a post recently). I am sitting in the hospital taking care of my mom and we [...]
That just goes to show, you can’t judge something until you’ve lived it – although we do it ALL of the time, don’t we?
There is also the radical priority transformation that has taken place in my life as a result of my dual caregiving role.
Hello All,
Well I am honored to be adding my thoughts and experiences to this wonderful website from which I’ve drawn enlightenment, reassurance, and belonging during one of the most challenging seasons of my life. I’ve never blogged before, nor have I really followed a blog - so please handle with care!
I’m copy/pasting my introduction email below - [...]
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