Tag Archives: Ordinary Life

MY MID-LIFE TURNING POINT

Since my fiftieth birthday last October, I have experienced many changes in my life. I have wondered if I should consider what I’m going through a “midlife crisis.” Well, the word crisis conjured up a lot of negative images for me. I looked up the definition of “crisis.” One definition of crisis, which sounded a whole lot better was “turning point.” Therefore, I have decided that what I am experiencing is a “Midlife Turning Point!”
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LISTS, LISTING, AND LISTLESS

I wrote this title based on Lists – which allow me to organize my caregiving life, Listing – meaning I’m off balance, and Listless – the way I feel today after hearing so much complaining about my blogging from my family. Continue reading

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A LOT ON MY SHOULDERS

I have wondered if someday I’ll be an “open-faced sandwich”. Thinking this isn’t helpful. It starts to feel that I’m wishing my parents were gone. I was actually thinking it meant my kids were more independent. The truth is, I just need less squeezing. I’ve decided that my husband is the pickle, and Rosa is the toaster. Continue reading

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FROM MOTHER BEAR TO DAUGHTER BEAR

My mom was crying. She continued sharing, “She told me that I will move – it is for sure! They’re not going to punish me for falling out of my wheelchair; they’re going to make sure I’m with dad, and soon! I am so happy – I believe her. She was so nice to me. I am definitely next on the list. She said she spoke with everyone in charge and they all in agreement about this! Isn’t that wonderful? Continue reading

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