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Cindy and I are doing OK for our situation. The long break in between posts is due to a shrinkage in coverage, which is about to shrink further, not because of something gone wrong. I get messages from people worrying … Continue reading
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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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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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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
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The events leading up to this day were ominous. Our daughter Charissa was supposed to be spending time with us this week but she called last evening to tell us she was stuck in New York with car trouble. Then … Continue reading
