tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post8356283954657875188..comments2024-02-27T02:28:57.912-05:00Comments on An Enchanted Cottage: How do you spell STRESS?Donnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07959146424077963520noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-76649873995747962282010-10-08T22:09:12.637-04:002010-10-08T22:09:12.637-04:00My thoughts and prayers are with you.....I went th...My thoughts and prayers are with you.....I went through the same thing with my Dad....it is very hard to see the man that took care of you and protected you.....become a man that needs you to take care of him.....and it's hard for him too....I know it was hard for my Dad....to go from being so independent to needing everyone's help for everything. I lost my Dad two years ago....and I miss him each and every day.Celiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14891150243388819617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-66732349321851427882010-10-08T10:54:41.742-04:002010-10-08T10:54:41.742-04:00Oh, Donna, my prayers are with you. I have not ye...Oh, Donna, my prayers are with you. I have not yet had to deal with an aging parent, but I know that time will be here before I know it. The poem was beautiful... I think everyone should read it. I am praying for you and your family as you care for your sweet father. CarlaSouthern Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732279575596442033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-39102052800168499002010-10-07T19:35:35.604-04:002010-10-07T19:35:35.604-04:00Thank you for the Old Lady Poem.
I am now the sol...Thank you for the Old Lady Poem.<br /><br />I am now the sole caregiver for my 87 year old Mother. <br />She is dealing with moderate Alzheimer's Disease. <br />This poem helped me stop and reflect back to how her life used to be.<br />This helped me look at her in a new light and realize what a strong woman she was.<br />As some of the memories of her hardships fade, I gently try to remind her of the joys of her past.<br />Thank you for helping me see her again.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16292191430672841783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-13126239455506913602010-10-07T10:15:29.073-04:002010-10-07T10:15:29.073-04:00You are such a lovely and honest lady. A real joy ...You are such a lovely and honest lady. A real joy to have "met" you! Your truth about your weight, your day, stress everything. The bottom line, life can be hard at times but then, just one look in all those lovely animals of yours (both past and present) and life is good!<br />Thanks for sharing,<br />Ann<br />ps My dear Harry dog just past away this summer (you can see a photo of him under personal on my blog)... such a love, but then, aren't they all!Christmas-etc...https://www.blogger.com/profile/02300341297230365524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-75986530144300072912010-10-07T08:48:38.349-04:002010-10-07T08:48:38.349-04:00Donna, The Poem was lovely, Thanks for the great c...Donna, The Poem was lovely, Thanks for the great comment. I have to lose the weight and for some reason I have been craving sweets. Never before, have I been into sweets. Maybe old age and I am on chantix for the third time to stop smoking. Very hard to eat right all day and blow it on 2 browines.<br /><br />yvonneLa Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-48401165568366894032010-10-06T18:08:57.456-04:002010-10-06T18:08:57.456-04:00Donna you are an angel. What a lovely poem. My m...Donna you are an angel. What a lovely poem. My mother and father are both gone now and there is not a day that does not go by that I wish I had them at my side no matter what. God bless you and your dear dad too.Catsngramshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859230803457249786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-89172161184947248372010-10-06T10:22:49.514-04:002010-10-06T10:22:49.514-04:00Donna, I cried upon reading the poem. To think tha...Donna, I cried upon reading the poem. To think that it just went unread until she was gone...how tragic. I know you and Claudia are both going through this. I know it must bring oodles of stress that is overwhelming. Hugs to you both.<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-39384289662812011402010-10-05T21:11:38.468-04:002010-10-05T21:11:38.468-04:00It is so easy to put it on, and so hard to take it...It is so easy to put it on, and so hard to take it off!<br />Loved the poem, and how true it is. My grandmother turned 93 yesterday, she had 9 children, one passed away, and now she has to watch my father slowly passing. It is hard, I know what you are going through in a way, it is different for all of us. Just remember he loves you for what you are doing, even when they don't show it!<br />Take Care,<br />Ulrike*Ulrike*https://www.blogger.com/profile/15640965012612927392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-25477583765888606772010-10-04T10:20:28.853-04:002010-10-04T10:20:28.853-04:00Blessing to you & your father! Taking care of...Blessing to you & your father! Taking care of yourself only strengthens what you can do for him. Love the pictures of him with nature. Gorgeous. About your weight loss, we all slip a bit now and then. I know in 30 days I packed on 35lbs taking prednisone. It's been a year trying to get it all off. I'm a few pounds away now. Hardest weight I've ever had to get rid of in my life. Oy. Best of luck with your "buckeling down"! TammyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-78726215686464572852010-10-04T05:57:38.888-04:002010-10-04T05:57:38.888-04:00All so very true, Olly's Grandfather has Parki...All so very true, Olly's Grandfather has Parkinsons and dementia, we are trying to help as much as possible, but its so sad, so bewildering for the person who has the difficulties regarding their health, you're so right when you say we should make the most of every day that we are able body.<br />((hug))xxx<br />MelxxxMelMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183064592017156230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-35165641938420053302010-10-03T20:34:38.862-04:002010-10-03T20:34:38.862-04:00Hi Donna, it seems like you are back on track. I ...Hi Donna, it seems like you are back on track. I loved the poem, my Mom is starting to fail, too, so I can understand where you are coming from. I am away from the family, so I'm not able to help, but I do call her a lot and keep in close touch with my siblings. She just had a blood clot in her leg, so that was a real scare. They took care of us for so many years and now it's our turn to return the care of them. Take care, my friend, prayers help, too.Jean Tuthillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11683722965659309942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-42938728208270405702010-10-03T17:52:34.256-04:002010-10-03T17:52:34.256-04:00You poor girl, you. I so feel for you, sweetie. ...You poor girl, you. I so feel for you, sweetie. I know how difficult it is to care for an elderly parent. My hubby and I went through that all last year with his 94 y/o mother. But when we look back on that year, we wouldn't have traded it for anything in the world. It was such a treasured time we shared with her. Keep your chin up. I'll be praying for strength and support for you with not only your dad, but your diet too. (I've got 20 to lose....).<br /><br />Hugs ~ xoxo laurieHeaven's Walkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632739764562279850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-12586316765280411022010-10-03T15:34:43.383-04:002010-10-03T15:34:43.383-04:00Oh boy, Donna. I can TRULY identify. My Mom was wi...Oh boy, Donna. I can TRULY identify. My Mom was with us the last couple years of her life and it was H-A-R-D. But there is not one moment of regret because I did the very best I could for her, poor little dear.<br /><br />Keep just loving your Dad. You will never regret one second of time you spend with him.<br /><br />Also, regarding being a stress eater, you're looking at one! It's SO HARD to change habits of a lifetime. But I've never stopped giving up. I've relapsed, too, and gained MOST of the weight back that I lost but I'm not done. I'll keep working on it until I die. Take care and hope you are having a peaceful Sunday. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-51603654312533801142010-10-03T14:14:33.136-04:002010-10-03T14:14:33.136-04:00I will be keeping your dad and you in my prayers. ...I will be keeping your dad and you in my prayers. It has to be a difficult thing, so see the downward progression and being a constant caretaker.<br /><br />I love the sound of hope in your last paragraph. You have to have faith that you can get through this difficult time and that you can find the everyday joys that are sometimes difficult to see.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-52694754892672179472010-10-03T10:52:50.969-04:002010-10-03T10:52:50.969-04:00Oh how I wish you would post menus to lose weight....Oh how I wish you would post menus to lose weight. I have to lose 15 lbs by Dec 1st. I am up alnight thinking what I could eat. I try to have dinner about 4pm.<br />Great post.<br /><br />YvonneLa Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-58363135922442059342010-10-03T09:18:34.423-04:002010-10-03T09:18:34.423-04:00Oh, Donna, stress does indeed take its toll. I'...Oh, Donna, stress does indeed take its toll. I'm a stress eater, too. Both Don and I have been eating too many sweets and with winter coming, we have to be careful. Your devotion to your dad is truly wonderful.I know how hard it must be and share your worries about finances and family. Take care of yourself. You do have to put yourself first or you will be no good to everyone else who needs you.<br /><br />My thoughts are with you, my friend.<br />(By the way, I like the new look of the blog.)<br /><br />xo<br />ClaudiaClaudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691249261693845371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-82456397957836643142010-10-03T08:31:59.536-04:002010-10-03T08:31:59.536-04:00Hi Donna,
I thought your post was funny until i re...Hi Donna,<br />I thought your post was funny until i read down and all. Feel sorry about your stress. I work in an old folks' centre and i see many old folks everyday. Some feel helplessness and i really feel sorry for them. I hope the love we give to them will make them feel better.<br />Blessings,<br />milkamiruku https://www.blogger.com/profile/01786900237495687254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-28989862965405184582010-10-03T08:31:33.309-04:002010-10-03T08:31:33.309-04:00Thank you for sharing what you are going through. ...Thank you for sharing what you are going through. My husband and I just moved closer to my parents because they are beginning to need a bit more help now. Not to the point yet of your dad, but definitely heading that way. It's sad to see the changes. My dad is also very independent - and stubborn - so I'm dreading when the time comes to tell him he should not be driving. (Oh, and I'm a stress eater too, so I understand that also.)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10807637131530462959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-43966567696582068912010-10-03T07:43:18.572-04:002010-10-03T07:43:18.572-04:00(((Hugs))) to you Donna. I know it's tough bei...(((Hugs))) to you Donna. I know it's tough being in the sandwich generation. <br /><br />When my mom was ill last year and I had to be there at every doctors appointment, help out with every meal, call all the time to see if she was okay or needed anything, and go grocery shopping. It was very stressful, especially considering I have my own teenage girls at home and a husband at work. <br /><br />Thankfully your sister helps pick up the slack as my brothers never lifted a finger to help my parents. Still, when there is no end in sight, it has to be all that much more exhausting. Does he have a visiting nurse coming in? Or meals on wheels?<br /><br />When my house is in in chaos I feel the same way inside. <br /><br />SharonA New England Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04345194920944256200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-90276815680289763502010-10-03T04:15:55.940-04:002010-10-03T04:15:55.940-04:00That beautiful poem made me cry!
Your dad looks li...That beautiful poem made me cry!<br />Your dad looks like such a character, I am sure he is very proud of his two caring girls.<br />Good luck with the WW and I am sure you will get the weight back down.<br />love<br />Lyn<br />xxxLynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03548006686821838698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59504869006627653.post-61853575122559174112010-10-03T03:14:03.768-04:002010-10-03T03:14:03.768-04:00Donna I feel for you, it is hard for the elderly t...Donna I feel for you, it is hard for the elderly to keep their independence, and resign themselves to getting old and being taken care of...<br />I love the poem, and hope you get back on track and look after yourself.Afterall, if you dont, who will take care of your dad!<br />I know what you mean with everything getting on top of you, sometimes we need to step back and rethink things through.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05557071561070265063noreply@blogger.com