A CAREGIVER’S GRATITUDE
As a Caregiver, I have a lot of Cares and Concerns.
And so, to take my mind off of these cares and concerns, I decided to think of the things that I am grateful for as a Caregiver. Not an easy task, I must say.
As a Caregiver I am Thankful for:
- The times at night when the Cable auto-updates the system and turns my Mother’s TV off while she’s asleep.
- Ear Buds which work hard to drown out the sound of her TV blasting “All Night Long.”
- The ability to flex my culinary muscles while preparing “3 Meals a Day.”
- My Brother’s support in being there for me because I am not an “Only Child.”
- Wine. Because “Day Drinking” is a thing.
- The “Hugs” from strangers.
- My Friends.
- The understanding friendly voice on the other end of the line when speaking to Senior Health Care Professionals and Providers who patiently explain that my Mom is “Financially In-Between.”
- Music.
- The Google entity that is YouTube.
- Legs with which to “Dance it Out.”
- The ability to write and create “A Caregiver’s Conscience” in an effort to tell the others.
- The “Grocery Store” delivery service
- The moments of any days when I have the opportunity to “Rest in Peace.”
- The knowledge that it’s the “Little Things” that I do for my Mom that truly make a difference.
- My Imagination.
- Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg’s passion for Grapes & 19 Crimes.
- The people in this Senior Complex who will inspire characters in my Writing.
- Memories of my past along with hopes and dreams of my future.
- Anyone who connects with “A Caregiver’s Conscience.”
- The times with my Mother which will turn into memories that I will treasure one of these days!
This list is very different from the entries in Grateful Journals of the past. I suppose that should be expected since my life is very different than it was in the past. Whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing, it definitely proves that “Life Goes On.”
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“A CAREGIVER’S CONSCIENCE”
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This is not really the platform nor subject to gush over one’s incredible talent or skills , but iwould not be able to face my family and friends if I did not mention your incredible talents.
Thank U Good Luck with your phone!