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  • Losing Cognition

    Married 27 years, I notice the need for notetaking. I need to write this down. What is happening to my husband? I watch his mind slip into thin air Read more

  • God Bless The Caregivers

    God bless the ones who serve each day, Their loved ones to assist. They offer comfort and support, Just part of a long list. Read more

  • Youth Is Becoming

    Youth runs fast; Age awaits its arrival Youth taunts, "catch me if you can"; Age does Read more

    Dec 7, 2022

  • A Race To The Finish

    I’ve entered a race I would have never chosen to be. I’m taking care of her who took care of me. The funeral was the easy, a skill I’ve learned and consider an art The nightmare began when I was left to console my mother’s broken heart. Family is Read more

    Nov 17, 2022

  • Considerate Folks

    We prefer not to make others wait  Now that we're older with a slower gait No longer participants in the race Read more

    Oct 20, 2022

  • My Father My Friend

    My Father Left this World Today, On July 22nd, 1998. I held his hand as cancer took his last breath away. Through tear filled Eyes I had to pray. Read more

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  • A Caregiver

    My life of pulls and tugs Wanting to be everywhere at once and nowhere alone All at the same time. My Mom so old needs so much Read more

  • FADE TO NIGHT

    Twilight moments replace CT’s and chemo. Beyond the anger, past the denial, we are now here. Enjoying this bridge to the unknown. Read more

  • A Last Game of Checkers

    Father and Son are seated across each other at a bedside table in a dimly lit room at the Apple Valley Nursing Home. A checkerboard lies between them. Read more

  • An Anchor or a Sail

    Let us hold hands as we let go “She was deciding whether she wanted an anchor or a sail.” It is the same choice my Patty would have liked examining so many years ago. But she wasn’t wise then. Read more

  • Mornings At My House

    Day after day I sit looking out the window waiting……waiting…… for you to awaken Read more

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  • The Spoon In My Purse

    Poised in wheelchair fortress, Her hovering hands tremor, Seeking precise location For every stainless treasure - Read more

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  • Caregivers Need Care Too

    I am brought back to a memory so very long ago. You loved me and I loved you; that’s all we needed to know! Read more

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  • Empathetic Sadness

    You are my soulmate and we are one Your mind is changing and I feel glum My heart is wounded as is my soul I didn’t expect this while growing old! Read more

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  • The Power of Prayer

    Have you looked into their eyes Have you heard their whispered cries Read more

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  • Losses

    Given a choice, I would hold fast to you --- would stop the slow erosion of our lives. It isn't fair that we who've loved so long should be the losers, even though we love. Read more

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  • VOICE OF A CARE-RECIPIENT

    Why is this happening to me? Do you remember who I was before? Where did yesterday go when life was so full and rich with meaning? Read more

  • It’s you

    You walk into the room with a sense of familiarity, as though you know me, as though you’ve been here before. Who are you? This person that feels comfortable in a seemingly strange place. Are you someone I should know? Read more

  • Roses are Blooming

    Roses are blooming everywhere There are beautiful gardens, golden stairs Trees of every sort and design All that you ever wanted you find Read more

  • Living with Fear

    You cried tonight, it hurt me so, It hurt to watch,your tears flow. I felt your pain and frustration, As I saw you sinking, into depression. Read more

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