As for me, I’ll just have to share these pictures in an attempt to capture …
Caregiving also needs time to be alone, to think, to refocus, to remember how to dream.
Sharing the trial and error learned lessons of a MS spouse caregiver / carer about family, home care, and transition to the care facility era from 23 years of living with Multiple Sclerosis as a family ... a ‘warts and all’ picture of living with MS.
Yes, You must have dreams--and having a life is not being neglectful of your loyalty, love and duty to your loved one. You MUST take care of yourself also.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I like the pictures. Railroad tracks have a special place in the memory book of my childhood.
ReplyDeleteBut Patrick....you are a poet. A word smith.
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....your entry brought tears to my eyes, because I often fail to see the beauty that is around me. My eyes are too clouded trying to block out the pain I see. Thanks for giving me a wake up this morning.
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