It’s Coming
In 2017 she began telling anyone who would listen, “It’s coming.” My response for several months was, “Stop! You’re going to bring it on sooner.” But she knew is was coming, and we couldn’t (wouldn’t) see it yet.
A Journey in Review: Grateful
A huge lesson for me along the journey and in review of it is coming out on the other side of it grateful, with a full heart.
A Journey in Review, Post 55: Disturbingly Comforting
Stay present as the disturbing bits unfold, because they will be weirdly comforting in the end.
A Journey in Review, Post 54: High Enough
You can’t serve from an empty cup. You just can’t.
A Journey in Review, Post 53: Remember
I’m not sure this is how it works for everyone, but for me, it was safe to be at her side as she withered. The memories I carry forward are the good ones.
A Journey in Review, Post 52: Friends
Caregiving isolates the caregivers too, not just the patient. During my isolation from my friends, my friends continued to be my rock. Make sure you have a rock, a safe place to fall apart… or not fall apart.
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