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COVID-19 Staying at Home – finding guidance in parental wisdom during this time of pandemic stress

April 1, 2020

Tamridge, Mom and Dad, circa 1980

There were moments, when nothing seemed as it was and everything seemed newly tenuous. Dad’s “we shall see” and “bottom line” and Mom’s “living is for living” and “aren’t we lucky” reminded me to be patient, to simplify, to let go of fear, and to count our blessings.

—excerpt from Living Is for Living: A Caregiver’s Story

Accepting help, Gathering Info, Helping others, Learning as we go, Letting go, Listening first, Maintaining balance, Making peace, Practicing faith, Speaking up, Taking care of self Alzheimer's Disease, Caregiving, Corona Virus 2019, COVID-19, Eldercare, Gratitude, In the Moment, Infection, Keep it simple, Life after death, One day at a time terry@thejoyofcaring.com 14 Comments

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  1. Gail says

    April 1, 2020 at 8:21 pm

    Beautifully tender, authentic, connecting and yes even Spiritual! Thanks for being You!
    G

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    • terry@thejoyofcaring.com says

      June 28, 2021 at 9:02 pm

      And thank you for being YOU Gail : )

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  2. Ellen Drummond says

    April 1, 2020 at 8:59 pm

    Thanks again for your uplifting voice. Lucky you to have a full house. We can only Zoom with all of our and both of our extended families. XO to all there

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    • terry@thejoyofcaring.com says

      June 28, 2021 at 9:01 pm

      Ellen, I hope you are getting in person time these days.

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  3. Nicole says

    April 2, 2020 at 1:23 am

    So wonderfully put ❤️ Makes me happy you have a house full of loved ones. Stay well. Miss you! #beastmode

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    • terry@thejoyofcaring.com says

      June 28, 2021 at 9:00 pm

      Hi Nicole!!! Thanks for putting a smile on my face with the #beastmode reminder : )

      Reply
  4. Robin says

    April 2, 2020 at 4:33 am

    Thank you, Terry, once again for your insight. My dad is 95 and living in his home on his own. He has what it takes to survive this and i hope the virus avoids him. Lots of love, Robin

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    • terry@thejoyofcaring.com says

      June 29, 2021 at 5:45 pm

      I’m glad your Dad is holding steady Robin 💜

      Reply
  5. Diane says

    April 2, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    Beautifully said, Thank you, for helping me reflect on one’s self during these uncertain times. Love Diane

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    • terry@thejoyofcaring.com says

      June 29, 2021 at 5:46 pm

      So grateful for you Diane.

      Reply
  6. Tracy Lappin says

    April 2, 2020 at 9:54 pm

    Love this and the lady writing it!

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    • terry@thejoyofcaring.com says

      June 28, 2021 at 8:58 pm

      and I love the lady reading it!

      Reply
  7. Tia says

    April 2, 2020 at 10:11 pm

    I love this! And you!

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    • terry@thejoyofcaring.com says

      June 28, 2021 at 12:27 am

      I love you right back, Tia!

      Reply

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