Even though I use writing as therapy, I don’t have too much to say yet (yes, it is still plenty!). I will. When the time is right. For now, my heart is too heavy and it feels like it was smashed to smithereens. I know it will heal, but I also know it is going to take time. Lots of time. I spoke at my … Continue reading She’s gone
We all have feelings, but when dealing with elderly, dying parents, your feelings/emotions are going to run the gamut – sometimes from one minute or even one second to the next – and it can take a toll. There’s anger. Sadness. Guilt. Joy. Love. Helplessness. Fear. Relief. Bitterness. Exhaustion. You can feel resentful. Happy. Overwhelmed. Worried. Thankful. Appreciative. Neglectful. Controlling. Numb. I know there are so many … Continue reading Time to get more real, more raw
These are pictures of my awesomely loving parents almost one year ago. Here are pictures of them today: The reality? Their health has declined. I knew it would. My dad with his Alzheimer’s and mom with her dementia. They are fading. They are suffering and it hurts. MY DAD My dad recently moved to the nursing home in Parkers Prairie, but he is not doing … Continue reading Reality
I have never done a reblog of another blogger, but I love this post by Sarah from Feisty Eats. I have had the pleasure of meeting Sarah in person and right off the bat, I knew I liked her. I really truly don’t know how we connected, but I am sure glad we did. She loves to run. She’s into exercising. She’s a great cook, … Continue reading Two fitness changes to make in 2017
As I was washing my hands at the bathroom sink after I got home from work today, I crumbled to the floor as my emotions got the better of me. I couldn’t stop the tears anymore. They gushed out of me like water over a waterfall. I had a brief moment this morning as I was getting ready for work that I lost it as well, … Continue reading Raw, real emotions…that’s what I am about
