Being a
caregiver is probably one of the hardest tasks I can think of. To stand by helplessly
watching as this rotten disease grabs hold of a loved one, is a heart-breaking
role to play. Trying to comprehend and understand what someone is going through
on a daily basis is far from easy. Accepting this unexpected and uninvited position
in life, which changes plans for the future and throws everything awry, yet being
able to continue loving unconditionally whilst caring for a spouse who’s suffering
a degenerative disease takes great heart and shows immense dedication. Today is
the birthday of a brave lady who in difficult circumstances found great inner strength,
courage, loyalty and showed true grit. The heroic lady I speak of is my
sister-in-law who tirelessly cared for my brother until he passed away. I am
sure that many people, although not knowing you personally, have walked in your
shoes and would want to join me in wishing you a happy birthday and hope that today
you are doing something special that you enjoy. My thoughts and love are with
you.
Very nice Elaine, I also would like to wish my good wishes and hoping that everything is alright with you and that you are doing something special today. I still miss him very much.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, Elaine, you've taken my breath away with your beautiful words. When young and faced with hard obstacles, we tend not to think of the challenges required to solve those circumstances; we feel so young and capable and have the 'just 'get on with it' attitude. We do whatever is necessary to solve them. Then we get older and the ego won't/tends not to allow us to feel incapable of overcoming whatever is thrown at us. For once we feel incapable, we are lost - as well as all hope. That is the last thing anyone should be willing to give up on, hope. Thank you for your kind and loving words. I have been just one of millions of like-minded caregivers.
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