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Tuesday, April 8, 2008
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Hearing Every Breath You Take~Police
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Hearing Every Breath You Take~Police
Deeds not Words
How to deliver complicated information succinctly? Let's try calm, low key & direct (I've aimed for that all thru this).
Dad is on cardiac hospice & I am guardedly optimistic that matters of importance to others can be put aside since his end of life needs supersede the rest (at least to me & those who love me/him) for the time being. Each day opens up new uncertainty, but Dad is being allowed to take his own silent purposeful stealthy pace, with love & much needed attention, as it should be.
I took a management course years back & was asked what was required to escape disaster? I don't remember what I answered then, but now~
1) Patience(Someone actually asked me{ok, she is young & is always overwhelmed & entitled} if taking care of an elderly person is boring? Don said: Only to people like you ;-0.)
2) Love
3) Unselfishness
4)Time(at his pace, not mine)
5) Understanding
6) A hand to hold( & a teddy bear of mine also)
7) Whispered encouragement
8) More love
9) Knowing you'll never walk the path alone.
I think when you do it right, you may be physically exhausted, but ultimately emotionally enriched.
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Prayers!!!!! And many hugs!!!!!!
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Sending prayers for Dad and you! Keeping you close at heart during this time!!! Hugs hugs hugs,TerryAnn
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I walked this walk the last two years with my mom and you are right , you will be physically, mentally and emotionally exhausted ..... but you are strong and I know you can do it , sending you love , hugs and prayers Thanks for visiting my journal and please visit anytime ..
hugs
Sherry
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4/23/08 2:23 PM