“Bargaining” is the official term for the third stage of grief, though you could also call it “Guilt.” The Bargaining stage is when you make your deals: “If only things get better I will ….. ” The deal you cut … Continue reading
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Anger and Alzheimer’s
Anger is the second stage listed for the five stages of grief model by Kubler-Ross. When it comes to Alzheimer’s there’s plenty for caregivers to get angry about. I’m a person who starts with myself, always self-evaluating, looking to see … Continue reading
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Denial and Alzheimer’s
In regards to Cindy’s Alzheimer’s I’ve gone through something like the five stages of grief theorized by Kubler-Moss. This model allegedly applies only to those not handling tragedy well, the well-adjusted presumably turns lemons into lemonade. Though there is a … Continue reading
Company Welcome
One of the exciting aspects of the planning logistics for our PCT hike as the time nears is learning about friends and family who will come out and hike with us. Mike Hinckley and friend Jill will be joining us … Continue reading
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The First Shake Down Hike
Until now Cindy and I have been going on day hikes of 4-8 miles with 3/4 full backpacks. That’s about to change. Tonight our daughter Charissa arrives and the three of us will go on an overnight hike for Wednesday … Continue reading
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“I’m Getting Better.”
When Cindy and I hiked across the country along the American Discovery Trail, there were two phrases I recall her saying over and over. The first: “I can’t wait to have grandchildren.” The second: “I’m getting better.” The first tears … Continue reading
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American Discovery – First Movement – First Draft – Beautiful Day
I am working on a symphonic presentation of our American Discovery Trail journey. I will compose the original themes, then other musicians and composers will embellish. This is all being done to raise funds for early onset dementia research, the … Continue reading
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The Community of Antimony
Antimony, Utah is one of the most secluded towns in the country. Mainly a ranching community, Antimony was the last town in Utah to get electricity. We were the beneficiaries of some noted kindness in Antimony. The owner of the … Continue reading
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The Kindness of Ted
The American Discovery Trail have state coordinators that overlook their section of trail, lobbying to get things done for the ADT within their states, publicizing the value of the ADT and lending a helping hand to those hiking the trail. … Continue reading
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The Kindness of Matt and Miriam
In focusing on Trail Angel Day a couple of posts back I skipped over our first real Trail Angels in Nevada, Matt and Miriam from Switzerland. We met them at a very opportune time. There would be hotter days than … Continue reading
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