Tag Archives: Advocacy

A DAUGHTER’S LOVE – PART 4

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Judy

My mother’s birthday is approaching. I have written a lot of stories, but very little about the ordeal with my mother. I cannot yet write about the experience, but my email messages can tell part of the story. Continue reading →

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A DAUGHTER’S LOVE – PART 2

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Judy

My mother ended the call with, “Honey, everyone has been so nice to me today! This nice man from the facility came over to walk with me. I can use a walker even better now! Are you sure I still need a caregiver? This man didn’t even charge me anything.”
I got off the phone. I was feeling positive again.
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PERFECT DAUGHTER, I’M NOT

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Judy

She has incrementally faded from my world, and that has left me bereft and lonely. Through my darkest hours, I always knew how much I could count on her wisdom to comfort me. I’ve said this many times, “No one in this world will ever love me as much as my mom.” Continue reading →

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LIFE’S TWISTS & TURNS

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Judy

I often feel like a metaphor for my life is one of being a roller coaster. There are wild ups and downs, and plenty of twists and turns. With those peaks and valleys, I just continue to have faith that at some point the ride will end, and I can catch my breath for a little while before it begins again. Continue reading →