Monthly Archives: July 2009

My Grateful List For Today

I am grateful for my husband whom I adore, for my family, friends, for my health such as it is at my age. I am grateful for my love of books, writing, journaling. Pictures, sunshine, friends, food, chocolate kisses, music … Continue reading

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Forgiveness

Forgiving starts with youself. You must forgive yourself before you can forgive others. How do I know, from my own experience of course. I would beat myself up on days or weeks or months that I didn’t write, made excuses, … Continue reading

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Where Were You

“Where were you when I had no one to talk to, when I needed to vent, when I needed a shoulder to cry on? Where were you when I tried to smile and couldn’t? Where were you when I was … Continue reading

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Time

Time flies, we have so much to do each day. Little things get left undone. Maybe I speak for myself, but as I have aged, I find it takes more time to get ready in the morning, more time to … Continue reading

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Taking A Weekend Off

I’m taking the weekend off. Recharge, renew, regroup. I hope. Maybe I need a break. I know I have no energy, my eyes hurt, I’m tired and all I’m doing is eating. I need a break. My grateful list remains … Continue reading

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Dear Caregiver

Dear Caregiver, If only you could find a few minutes to sit down and journal. No one has to see what you wrote, just jot down some feelings. I feel angry today No one understands what I’m going through Why … Continue reading

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Cataract Surgery

Yes, my husband needs cataract surgery. The doctor wants it done soon. So, August 8th is the date. I just need new glasses, as my eyes have really changed. I’m grateful that I can read, write, see, drive, and do … Continue reading

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A Good Day

I had a good day today. The eye doctor said my cataracts aren’t ready yet, but I do need new glasses. Fibromyalgia affects my eyes also, that is a fact that not everyone is aware of. Light, noise, the immune … Continue reading

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Short Week

This will be a short week for us. Both my husband and I have an eye doctor appointment, one on Monday, the other on Tuesday. My husband has physical therapy twice this week for balance problems and we are going … Continue reading

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Feeling Grateful

All the doctor’s reports have been good, and for that I am grateful. I am glad we moved back to California to be near our kids and grandkids, so i’m grateful for that. I’m grateful that we are going to … Continue reading

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