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snowview, OUCH!!!!
posted by
Greenfields
on February 9, 2009 at 9:30 AM
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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
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sam444, you are so right....
posted by
Greenfields
on February 9, 2009 at 9:26 AM
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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
Nita09
on February 6, 2009 at 10:00 PM
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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