To say we are unchanged by caregiving events is to deny an essential part of what it is to be human. We grow from events until the day we die.
Reaching Back
Death and Stuff
As fears go, being afraid of dying is probably one of the most common. I openly confess that I have no real enthusiasm for firsthand experience of the process but I am learning to cultivate a familiarity that does comfort me.
Learning to Fly
So yes, caregiving changes many things – not least of which is where you think you are going. Disappointments are just part of the trip, not a destination.
A Sense of Humor Goes a Long Way in This Business
My friend makes me laugh. She has her hands full in caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s. Neither of them is having an especially easy time of it (who does?) but they cope. She still finds the time to make me laugh. Her Mom has moments of difficulty with daily activities. Like choosing winter boots …
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Dad's Back 