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snowview, OUCH!!!!

posted by Greenfields on February 9, 2009 at 9:30 AM | link to this | reply

benzinha, yes, she is

I admire the wayshe reinvents herself every so often.  And, she just gets up and gets going.

posted by Greenfields on February 9, 2009 at 9:30 AM | link to this | reply

sam444, you are so right....

posted by Greenfields on February 9, 2009 at 9:26 AM | link to this | reply

I guess it's harder to face reality, and some people are "bad" patients....it's good to remember Blessed M.Teresa's words: give till it hurts. God bless. Nita.

posted by snowview on February 6, 2009 at 10:00 PM | link to this | reply

Aging certainly complicates with distance. She sounds like a busy and happy

woman, so, her life is good. She is blessed and a blessing, it appears.

posted by benzinha on February 6, 2009 at 6:34 AM | link to this | reply

I think it is easier and more enjoyable to be around in health; but, when people are not that way, they need you more! sam

posted by sam444 on February 5, 2009 at 9:00 PM | link to this | reply

skye08, you are very brave

and I can understand that your family does notunderstand why you don't place Richard in a nursing home.  But, that is an individual choice.  And, we are fortunate tolive in socities and time when we can choose.  You have chosen wisely my friend, if that is what brings you peace.  Bless you.

posted by Greenfields on February 5, 2009 at 6:47 PM | link to this | reply

elinjo, you are so right

I am afraid in my life I am also guilty of being a better freind in health.  But, Ia m slowly changing that and paying more attention to the sickness part ofpeople I love and care for.

posted by Greenfields on February 5, 2009 at 6:45 PM | link to this | reply

In sickness and in health

These are the vows I took knowing that Richard had been given 3 years to live.  We found this out 2 months before we were to be married.  We decided we didn't like this reality and now 16 years later it is in sickness and in health that I love and care for him. It is hard for my family to understand that I cannot place him in a nursing home. For them it seems so easy to do this.  I would not want this for my future and I cannot imagine placing him in a nursing home when I can care for him in our home with Hospice nurses and aides and a caregiver assistant.  You have a very good friend. Many Blessings to both of you.

posted by skye08 on February 5, 2009 at 1:32 PM | link to this | reply

It's much easier to spend time with people when all is going well with them. It's another matter when they are ill or in grief - these situations challenge your own vulnerability. On the other hand if you can rise to the challenge, it enriches your relationships with family and friends.

The lady in question sounds like a really good friend.

posted by elinjo on February 5, 2009 at 10:21 AM | link to this | reply