Tag Archives: give the gift that lasts forever

My Get Up And Go Has Gone

Tired, tough day, no. Just feeling blah. Everything is a struggle. Fibromyalgia is alive and well, and it is making me feel awful. I am hurting. Everywhere. Tomorrow is another day. I’m looking forward to waking up and feeling great. … Continue reading

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Your Past Is Not Your Future

We are all shaped by our past. Our parents, schools, friends, all played a part in who we are. We all have our burdens, our bullies, things we didn’t know how to cope with. How you choose to remember is … Continue reading

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It Takes One Person, One Idea

Yes, one person can make a difference, one idea can change the world as we see it. When my husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease in 1993, I thought my world came to an end. I wrote in a secret … 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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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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Catching Up

I’m catching up. Shopping to day; Costco, Borders, and Whole Foods. Tomorrow the lawyer, next week doctor appointments. But, today I found some new websites and they are wonderful. I forgot to write down the names, but come back tomorrow … Continue reading

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Caregivers On My Mind

Caregivers have been on my mind. There have been so many new studies and findings in Alzheimer’s Disease, as seen on many websites. One I like is the Alzheimer’s Daily News. There are so many, too many to list, but … Continue reading

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One Thing Leads To Another

It’s always amazing to me to see how one thing leads to another. It could be in writing Memoirs. One memory triggers another and another and before you know it you have written several stories. In my case, it was … Continue reading

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Caregivers, You Are Number One

Yes, you are number one and that is as it should be. You need to treat yourself gently. Give yourself a break, don’t knock yourself down. It’s hard enough, without you thinking negative thoughts. I know it’s difficult, but try … Continue reading

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Caregivers, We Do Care

Dear Caregiver, I know this is a hard time of year for most of you. It must seem like everyone else is out shopping, having a good time, making a big family dinner; and there you are home alone. I’m … Continue reading

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