Saturday, October 4, 2008
The Passage to Heav'n
The Passage to Heav'n As you walk through the mist of fog that lies just below the mountain peak--follow your heart and you will be guided through to the next clearing and the next healing. The road ahead is clear as the sunshine reflects off the mountain peak--engulfing you in love and warmth and...
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Friday, October 3, 2008
I Am Balance
I Am Balance Each day begins running for the future The wake up call is oh' so early. It's 3am and the questioning begins. When will Johnny come on? Can we change the channel now? What's the weather going to be today? What time is it? How much longer until we get up? What time is it? Daylight comes...
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Monday, September 29, 2008
The Wasting
The wasting was the longest and shortest eight months of our lives. The unrelenting push and pull of stark reality stared us in the face and we had to acknowledge with raw emotion it's presence. The wasting had not been experienced by our family until now. One hears of others who have been through...
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Saturday, September 27, 2008
I Lost It
Richard cut his new foley tubing and threw the bag away. He came out of the bathroom with free flowing urine. What a mess. I lost it and he couldn't understand what he did. I know I should have been more understanding of his confusion but we have talked about that new foley since yesterday. I have...
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Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Oh, What a Wonderful Day
It was a hectic weekend with funerals and cleaning for company. By Sunday I was so stiff and hurting, I really was dreading Monday and having to cook and be a hostess with the mostest. However, once I got up and going Monday, I was good to go. I knew that Betty would be here and so I wasn't stressed...
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Sunday, September 21, 2008
The Peace of Knowing It's Time For Transition
In the grieving stages, acceptance comes so much easier. We have had 2 funerals this week. One yesterday and one today. I have spoken with the spouses of Mary and Arvel and they and both Mary and Arvel were ready for transition. Arvel had colorectal cancer with the accompanying surgery a colostomy,...
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008
I have been doubly blessed with caregivers.
I was told that I was lucky to get Betty 3 days a week when I called to make sure that she was not going taken away. This week Tina started for Tuesdays and Fridays. Although she had only been here one time, she is a good worker and friendly and I feel I can trust her. They are both competent and...
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The Blessings of Angels
I am now so blessed with the best caregiver assistants. I get Betty 3 days a week and I found out today that I get Tina the other 2 days. They have both been caregivers and understand what a caregiver's needs are. They just come in a take care of me and Richard without asking me what to do next....
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Monday, September 8, 2008
The Supplemental Payments
My Mom mailed in her 1040a for the stimulus funds and received a letter she would receive it within the next 6 weeks. Two days later she gets a letter that she owes 338.00 in taxes, with interest and penalties. So today I had to call the IRS and get it all sorted out. She hasn't had to pay taxes for...
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Friday, September 5, 2008
Value of a Caregiver
I have been a caregiver for others for many years and have always held the belief that others would give as much as I have and would also go above and beyond the call of duty or job profile to help and care for another. As my ex, who works with autistic and mentally challenged individuals, told me...
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