Funny the connections we develop as caregivers. The funny weird part is we may not discover these changes until long after events have passed. At least I didn’t.
A Surprising Thing about Connections
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.
Growing Up With Disappointment
When I was a child, the harshest admonition my father could ever invoke was that he was disappointed in me. No amount of threats, groundings, or other punishments could carry the weight of his disappointment.
The Long Disconnect
After all of the soul searching, evaluation, and deep thought, I arrived right back at forgiveness. Right where all of this caregiving started.
Dad's Back 