Hospice — Prayers for Peace and Comfort
My father is in hospice now. Prayers welcome. When I was a little girl, at bedtime I sent my prayers to the dead. One at a time, I sent them my [...]
Reunited and Learning ASL
My mom is learning ASL to communicate post-stroke.
I'm a Good Daughter, I Promise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxJaUmMNrHY Okay. I pulled into a parking lot to adjust the camera. I like driving with the windows open. So we're going to get a lot of, we're going to get a lot [...]
Catharsis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s31OdVbkV6o Ok, so, um, I've always sort of put myself out there. Way before I ever had therapy or was interested in psychology. It just is my temperament. And, not only is it [...]
I've Been Really Busy
I haven't been blogging as much recently because I've simply been too busy to do so. Moved my parents into Silverado Memory Care Community in San Juan Capistrano Wednesday. My parents are getting [...]
Together Again
Finally, my parents are back together again since my mother had an acute front left lobe stroke in mid-November. We've taken my father to visit my mother in stroke rehab, but tonight they [...]
Change is Anxiety Provoking
Great news. Monday I am moving my parents into shared rooms - and most importantly, a shared bed - at a board and care close to my home. To that end, [...]
Stop this Circus – Prayer Request
The last few days have been a circus. My father made a run for it from memory care, setting off the alarm as he left the building to look for his car in [...]