Today marks 10 months since Ken died. He was still active, but losing the ability to communicate clearly and had increasing pain. We both had the feeling his time would be less than we had hoped for, but were preparing for the next year and whatever it would bring for his needs and the changesContinueContinue reading “Future Planning, Looking Back…”
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A Living Present from Ken…
Ken’s life ended so much sooner than we thought it would but even beyond his earthly presence he has continued to bless me with a very special present…. A few weeks before he went to be with Jesus he told the grandchildren who were sitting in his room; “Grandma needs God after I die”… grandchildContinueContinue reading “A Living Present from Ken…”
Making Meaningful Memories
Not long ago I developed a program that included making meaningful memories for loved ones living through the difficulties of cognitive decline and memory loss. While there are many benefits in looking back on memories there is also much to be gained by focusing on making new meaningful memories. As I experience my first ChristmasContinueContinue reading “Making Meaningful Memories”
Encouragement Ideas
Hello Friend, I have added a resource page to this site where I will share what I have read, listened to, or experienced in my new chapter. Please check it out and feel free to send me a contact email with other resources you have found helpful to you. Photo by Lisa on Pexels.com OneContinueContinue reading “Encouragement Ideas”
Gratitude and Grief
How does gratitude share the same sentence or space as grief let alone be held in the same heart and hand at the same time? I have discovered that emotions can for the most part be controlled, put on hold or masked until one has the opportunity to let it all out. However with griefContinueContinue reading “Gratitude and Grief”
Where Do I Begin?
Such a simple question and process when faced with a plan that has some variable options and outcomes. But what happens when there is no outcome that fits in with any notion of a solution or resolve that you had anticipated in the past. And there in lies the biggest challenge. Where one ‘begins’ isContinueContinue reading “Where Do I Begin?”
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