Tag Archives: parents

Dad

Posted on June 8, 2015 by sweetmelissa1954

my heart breaks every day as I miss your friendship, laughter, wisdom and soul.  I promise I’ll turn my sadness into smiles as I think of the goodness you brought to the world…the opportunities you gave me to flourish….the siblings … Continue reading →

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Paris and Pain

Posted on January 8, 2015 by sweetmelissa1954

Haven’t written in a bit…. The holidays got in the way of reality… My challenges are the same… I’m getting a gratitude jar that will remind me of the good in my life… Paris asks me if I have the … Continue reading →

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Friday and Faith

Posted on October 10, 2014 by sweetmelissa1954

I have my faith today…Friday is around the corner and that means football, fun and freedom… I don’t have to think, worry or excersize….I feel the need to take the weekend off from life…. my faith is giving me the … Continue reading →

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Saturday

Posted on September 20, 2014 by sweetmelissa1954

I’m not alone….just feel alone… loneliness is not my best friend… I’m disappointed in those around me, however, will be able to live with myself… getting old isn’t pretty but it could be easier…. I’m grateful dad is 97 …I … Continue reading →

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Caregiver’s Reality

Posted on September 15, 2014 by sweetmelissa1954

as a caregiver I know no boundaries everything is new…. my past is my present and I always prepare for the unknown….that is somewhat my own oxymoron … I wait for help that doesn’t come and search for Apple Apps … Continue reading →

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Pretty and Helpless

Posted on September 1, 2014 by sweetmelissa1954

it is hard to write again….dad will be 97 next Monday ….he is doing better than I… he is my magic….he makes me laugh and yet I’m scared of the inevitable… caregiving has taken away my confidence…I use to feel … Continue reading →

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Parents and Peace

Posted on August 21, 2014 by sweetmelissa1954

I’ve been absent from my posts as it keeps getting harder and harder…. there is so much I want to say and, yet, I can’t say anything… my parents are aging and I don’t know how to deal with it… … Continue reading →

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Just Another Day

Posted on March 31, 2014 by sweetmelissa1954

I jumped up today with good thoughts, MSNBC and paying it forward around the house….. did my daughter deeds while mom was blasting II Divo and I countered with Bruce…no one won! the stress started building so I kept Bruce … Continue reading →

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Memories, March Madness and Raymond

Posted on March 29, 2014 by sweetmelissa1954

i’m getting punched in the face today with rain and memories… i just read an amazing post which encouraged all of us to live in the moment… it gets much easier as we get older to live in the moment … Continue reading →

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Caregiving and Jeopardy

Posted on March 26, 2014 by sweetmelissa1954

caregiving is the loneliest job in the world….. I try to find laughter along the way… everyone thinks they know…..they don’t…. just don’t try and lose weight along the way….don’t think you’ll find time to get your roots done…. get … Continue reading →

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