Sharing wisdom that comes from parenting our parents
Loss is inevitable. We give up things so we can grow.As caregivers we learn to let go of things and persons that we have become intrinsically attached to over much of our lifetime. It feels like we’re doing it all wrong but we’re not.
"At this stage, we are doing so many things we never expected we would ever have to do. Stay open to tender moments that will happen along the way. Yes, they do happen and you will cherish each and every one."
"And all of the important papers... you know... the will and life insurance papers are in the oval table in the living room", Dad reminded me for the third time that morning. "I know Dad", I said, trying to add a calming inflection to my voice. "You've done a great job getting things ready. If …
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One of the things discovered about care-giving is its unrelenting nature. There never seems to be that proverbial "minute of peace". We are either doing or thinking/planning about doing. The funny thing though, is there are actually moments tucked up into this scenario that can act as a mini-vacation from the work at hand, and …
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