Monthly Archives: January 2013

Recluses And Caregivers

Posted on January 27, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

Recluses-noun; a person who lives a solitary life and tends to avoid other people. It seems now like it was some other person or a previous life but at one time I was an extremely social individual. I enjoyed almost … Continue reading →

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A Mothers Love

Posted on January 19, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

You taught me so many wonderful things You taught me so many songs to sing Amazing Grace and In The Upper Room About a redeeming love that would not stay in the tomb You told me this prison is of … Continue reading →

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Que Sera?

Posted on January 18, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

I have written before about my mothers respiratory attacks. It is a terrible thing to witness some one you love struggling to breathe and be completely helpless to do anything other than dial 911. The feeling of complete impotence is … Continue reading →

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Thy Will Be Done

Posted on January 17, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

It has been one week today from my fathers funeral and it is time to move forward. I have been fine during the day being able to help around the house more than I was able to before. The times … Continue reading →

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January the fifth of this year my father left his Parkinson’s ravaged body behind and joined his family, his friends , his Lord and his dog in heaven. I am so happy for him yet I miss him terribly. I … Continue reading →

Posted on January 16, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin | 17 Comments

One Last Time

Posted on January 11, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

I just can not find the words to begin to describe this past week. We knew my fathers , Tata’s time on this earth was nearing it’s end. The family had gathered and the vigil had begun. It was  however, … Continue reading →

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