Sharing wisdom that comes from parenting our parents
"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 …
Stepping into the role of caregiver changes you. Who you are remains but it is refined and amplified in ways that tie you ever closer to people and Life around. You grow as a human being. During a grieving period, I spent time reflecting on the events that had brought me to that place. To …
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All lives start to sound like a soap opera as you tell the story, and mine has been no exception. For many of my father's final years, I stepped into the caregiver role, like so many of us. My mum had not been in the picture for over 30 years, so it was quite the …
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Dad's Back 