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My 2017 New Years Resolution is being faithful to the caregiver chart that hangs on our refrigerator. I created the chart as a guide for visiting companions, but I’ve resolved I should use it to make the most out of … Continue reading
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The pets that affect Cindy’s life the most in recent times are Garfield and Elphaba, our two Maine Coon cats, and Gus, the Black Labrador up the street. I would like to say Gus took a special liking to us, … Continue reading
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Our bedroom door is directly across from the bathroom door. As I guide Cindy from the bathroom to her side of the bed, the opposite side from our door, we stop halfway. Cindy sits down on the bed, not so … Continue reading
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I appreciate the concern for my well-being that people have expressed during this final journey of ours. I assure folks that caregiving has not been a burden for me, aside from the financial hits taken. Indeed, I believe I’m the … Continue reading
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I recently confided in a friend that lately I felt like I was in the Twilight Zone, caught between dimensions. The friend offered appreciated support for this time of transition. Feeling like I am in time of transition, in between … Continue reading
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Earlier today Cindy stumbled on her way out to Charissa’s car for a visit to her sister and mother. Charissa’s care ensured her safety; the only thing that became bruised was her ego. Cindy’s ego has taken a great many … Continue reading
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On Election Day a companion for Cindy canceled, leaving me no opportunity to vote. As my last post makes clear, this hardly bothered me. As a student of our social systems since 2005 I knew better than to think our … Continue reading
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This is more of a neutral political commentary than caregiving or brain health reflection. You may want to skip over this particular post. 🙂 At this point I’m not sure whether it will be convenient for me to vote on … Continue reading
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While combing through potential scrapbook material I came upon several of Cindy’s journals. One was a journal of inspirational sayings which will be instrumental in planning her memorial service. She also kept a journal of our Continental Divide hike in … Continue reading
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With New England weather you never know. I recall one January when the temperature reached 70 degrees and there was a rattlesnake sighting. There is a possibility we could still take a pedicab out for a spin before next spring, … Continue reading
