As my spouse put it when I fretted: “getting your Mom two weeks in Maine is like completing a triple salchow – that’s something to feel good about.”
—excerpt from Living Is for Living: A Caregiver’s Story
Reflections of a Daughter of the Silent Generation and Mother of Generation Y
As my spouse put it when I fretted: “getting your Mom two weeks in Maine is like completing a triple salchow – that’s something to feel good about.”
—excerpt from Living Is for Living: A Caregiver’s Story
Raised in Maine, I had spent the prior 24 years parenting, mostly in Wisconsin. With our adult kids in the process of leaving the nest, my mom moved in, from Maine, leading to precious time and daily opportunities I had never anticipated. I launched this site in 2017 as a way to share that experience, hoping to pass along what I was learning about Alzheimer's disease, to process the challenging parts, and to have some fun too. I never anticipated the way the community of readers would fuel me in staying the course. Today, I am deeply grateful for that, and so much more.
Nancy says
Wow, Beautifully written, you are amazing! Pace yourself and take one day at a time. You are doing great things for your Mom. Love Ya
terry@thejoyofcaring.com says
One day at a time, yes.
Ann Noble says
So glad you all had a chance to visit the camp. Know your Mom must have loved it. All you can do is the best you can. You know, the triple salchow!
terry@thejoyofcaring.com says
with a few stumbles : )
Kathryn says
Wow! It sounds to me like you achieved at least five perfect jumps in one routine! You are such a kind caring wife, mother daughter and sister! Please take a moment to appreciate and acknowledge all that you just achieved! Mom to Maine & back, Special time with each child during important events in their lives and time with Doug and a moment for yourself. Each day really is a blessing and your stories underscore that for me each time.
You are truly a blessing to so many!
🙂
terry@thejoyofcaring.com says
Thank you Kathryn!