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SO MANY THINGS I WANTED TO TELL YOU

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Judy

Even with my parents’ mental decline – I think they both appreciate that I have given validity to their decisions. I cannot honestly say that they are not thinking clearly about this. Is my “courage” to not follow doctors’ recommendations that bizarre and unusual? I am getting a lot of feedback from many people who wish they had followed their heart in a situation like this. Continue reading →

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WHEN I FEEL DESPAIR

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Judy

I’m done taking breaks to pace myself. As I’ve learned, when you’re captain of the ship – you can’t afford to let anything drift. No one else really can steer. With a ship that is sailing into the storm, well, every moment counts. Sadly, I realize that my steering cannot really do much on a stormy sea. One day the sun will shine, and the sea will become calm. I’ll hold her hand tomorrow morning and we’ll have a nice talk.
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HOW GRATEFUL I CAN BE

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Judy

Perhaps my mother will soon be gone. Or maybe she’ll prove everyone wrong, and live another five years. I have no idea. I only know that tonight was glorious. Tonight I learned how grateful I could be.
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I CAN’T LIVE IN THE PAST

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Judy

As my post title says, “I can’t live in the past, because something went wrong.” I am living in the present. There is no longer any “right or wrong” for me. All that matters for me is that there are quality moments for my mom – without pain!
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