To ring in 2020, I went through the photos on my phone. Seeing all the good moments that preceded Mom’s last made my heart glad. I resolved to keep it simple – sleep, hydration, nutrition, exercise, writing, gratitude – while my heart adapted to this post-caregiving phase.
—excerpt from Living Is for Living: A Caregiver’s Story
I teared up, for you, your mom, my mom, myself, and more. Over time these moments of grief become less frequent and less lengthy, I think. Keeping it simple, focusing on what matters, are good practices; that’s good advice.
Thanks Jeff – it was fun to run into you not long ago. I appreciate your sharing.
Terry,
You write so eloquently on such complicated emotional transitions, burdens, and joys. I get so much comfort from reading your thoughts as I go through my own season of caregiving for my son. I hope you get as much from the writing as I get from the reading. Much love and thanks for sharing.
Christy, thank you so much for your encouragement along the way. I am grateful, and I send loving, healing thoughts to you as well.
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Right back at you Nancy : )
Thank you Terry for your sharing and concern. I so appreciate the links in your blog as they provide much needed information. Again, my sympathy in your Mom’s passing and my best wishes to you.
Thank you Kathy, I hope you are well and I appreciate your sympathy.