tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.comments2023-10-11T06:51:20.880-04:00Susie Parker!Susie Writes!http://www.blogger.com/profile/14878602191612694316noreply@blogger.comBlogger235125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-87577859746708972312016-08-13T16:31:45.131-04:002016-08-13T16:31:45.131-04:00I know words seem inadequate to describe your dad,...I know words seem inadequate to describe your dad, but you did pretty well! He was an amazing man! I'm blessed to have known him. <br />CherylAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-79154689895117552162016-07-12T11:11:32.772-04:002016-07-12T11:11:32.772-04:00Love this Susie!Love this Susie!Anna Pennynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-67889704088102086052016-07-10T14:23:53.973-04:002016-07-10T14:23:53.973-04:00Thank you so much Bonitia. Isn't it startling ...Thank you so much Bonitia. Isn't it startling when you see life just carrying on in the middle of such huge pain and loss? My first reaction was, "how dare you shine - don't you know my life is tragic right now?". Of course, it's amazing and even centering that it does, but upon first glance, it just feels so wrong!<br />Susie Writes!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14878602191612694316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-14878487073373659492016-07-10T14:15:19.987-04:002016-07-10T14:15:19.987-04:00Love your writing Susie! You hit it right on. I ha...Love your writing Susie! You hit it right on. I have thought the same thing about the moon or the sun. How could it possibly shine in light of such grief, pain and sadness. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05796650868898627708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-65802429742782137012016-06-05T23:30:34.141-04:002016-06-05T23:30:34.141-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Susie Writes!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14878602191612694316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-4993700516952033732016-06-05T22:54:41.983-04:002016-06-05T22:54:41.983-04:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14941273769361750061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-48731916576132015002015-08-08T22:01:47.934-04:002015-08-08T22:01:47.934-04:00There will be a time for that, and I believe you&#...There will be a time for that, and I believe you'll do it, Susie, but for now, I'm so glad that respite care is available - and works! - for all three of you! Hugs to you and gratitude to your LCFH care team. Gbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895779471612397202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-88774561554602916262015-07-19T18:50:08.682-04:002015-07-19T18:50:08.682-04:00Prayers are being sent out for all three of you. ...Prayers are being sent out for all three of you. This will be fine. This will be good for all of you. Let love take care of this.<br /><br />bobbiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-17732551113184232682015-07-17T08:43:19.934-04:002015-07-17T08:43:19.934-04:00I'm glad that you are going to take this step!...I'm glad that you are going to take this step! I can imagine it being a great gift to you, and if so, it will also be to your parents. We went away for a weekend and the kids went to camp for a week when Katie was in remission, and it did us all a world of good. You can do it! XOGbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895779471612397202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-34337102171738194512015-07-11T18:36:52.489-04:002015-07-11T18:36:52.489-04:00Very good article. Lots of positives. (dealing w...Very good article. Lots of positives. (dealing w/only 1 parent - whose even in AL - & is still a nightmare due to her attitude & philosophy issues.) Read about you in Starnews - looking for any "lifeline" - it is a fight as you say for our survival as well. I'm all about "healthspan" as opposed to "lifespan." Appears to me the stockpile of older & older folks are mainly a raw material for capitalist ventures- pharmaceutical, et.al.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06993865979151844426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-16369813357796931702015-05-21T05:41:43.448-04:002015-05-21T05:41:43.448-04:00Seems your Mom wanted VERY MUCH to help your Dad! ...Seems your Mom wanted VERY MUCH to help your Dad! Which is wonderful in a way, when many old women would act like pests to their old husbands... Everything would be perfect if it did not mean more work for you.<br />MichelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-57700295974967635482015-05-21T00:39:09.705-04:002015-05-21T00:39:09.705-04:00I hope that your hospice care-givers will give you...I hope that your hospice care-givers will give you that respite which you so deserve - and need! XOXOGbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895779471612397202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-23450895294947383332015-05-05T18:42:50.060-04:002015-05-05T18:42:50.060-04:00Hang in there!
Ps: "Olive Garden" and &...Hang in there!<br /><br />Ps: "Olive Garden" and "quick" in the same sentence??? Lol!DecapitatedPrincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10665936605604671087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-18146159424949312422015-04-28T16:05:28.300-04:002015-04-28T16:05:28.300-04:00I'm reading and "listening" with lov...I'm reading and "listening" with love, compassion and admiration. Sending prayers for peace, for continuing help from hospice, and for more time away - and laughter! - for you. Thank God for our sense of humor - I don't know how serious folks survive this life!Gbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895779471612397202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-53951556586606566732015-04-28T11:26:48.874-04:002015-04-28T11:26:48.874-04:00Bless your heart! I may find myself in your shoes...Bless your heart! I may find myself in your shoes some day in the not so distant future. Prayers for respite and God's grace to see you through each day. Bonitia ( friend of Jayne Cannon)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05796650868898627708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-63772618260073572722015-04-20T06:04:44.181-04:002015-04-20T06:04:44.181-04:00Well done, Susie. In recounting your own you'v...Well done, Susie. In recounting your own you've given support to countless others. <br />Warmest regards, <br />BruceBruce Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18257173039449393926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-11904267825557522772015-04-16T15:09:55.823-04:002015-04-16T15:09:55.823-04:00Susie, I read this and now I am tearing up. Thank...Susie, I read this and now I am tearing up. Thank you for the kind words. Please know that there will be beautiful moments to come. I promise. When I think of my Mom, the precious moments that first come to mind are some from her last few weeks. Of course your transition into this phase is bringing memories back to me...my heart is full and heavy for all of us who have had to travel this path.<br />Love to all of you....bobbiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-29505835762640489622015-04-13T18:17:11.695-04:002015-04-13T18:17:11.695-04:00All I can say is, keep writing...and I'm sendi...All I can say is, keep writing...and I'm sending warm hugs and positive thoughts to you!Gbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895779471612397202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-85997618385778079352015-03-17T17:28:34.489-04:002015-03-17T17:28:34.489-04:00Thank you Tamie. I appreciate the kind and encoura...Thank you Tamie. I appreciate the kind and encouraging words and the hugs!!! {{{{{{Hugs}}}}}} to you right back, my friend.<br />Susie Writes!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14878602191612694316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-26179258211712496342015-03-17T16:41:15.898-04:002015-03-17T16:41:15.898-04:00Anybody that whines about their own life should ge...Anybody that whines about their own life should get just a glimpse of yours!!! You are one strong cookie and I don't know how you do it!!! Your faith is def being tested for some reason and a rose will be placed in your crown!!! {{{{{Hugs}}}}}Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02298052092616451272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-67354652702146184092015-03-01T23:48:31.183-05:002015-03-01T23:48:31.183-05:00God bless you day by day, moment by moment as you ...God bless you day by day, moment by moment as you walk this journey with your parents. You are such a dedicated and loving daughter.Gbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895779471612397202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-90238965210482908312015-02-27T20:51:15.637-05:002015-02-27T20:51:15.637-05:00I've mostly been offline for weeks, and am thr...I've mostly been offline for weeks, and am thrilled to find you writing here, Susie! Hooray for you! You were one of my early blogging champions, and now, it's my turn to add a word of encouragement to you.<br />I was just with my writing group today, one of whom works with Island Volunteer Caregivers, and told her about you and what you are doing for your parents. She reminded me that IVC has a caregiver support group which meets regularly, and I am wondering if there is such a thing near you...<br />With love and Hip-Hip-Hooray-you're-writing-again! from KarenGbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895779471612397202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-49703292280061801152015-02-27T13:03:40.857-05:002015-02-27T13:03:40.857-05:00Congratulations, Susie, for returning to your blog...Congratulations, Susie, for returning to your blog to share your useful, while frustrating, experience. Michelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10216775.post-68267920610620187342012-07-31T21:05:34.236-04:002012-07-31T21:05:34.236-04:00Ехcеllent pоst. ӏ was
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