Tag Archives: care givers

Standing At The Altar

Posted on October 26, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

Yesterday my two sisters drove up from Macon to visit me in Blairsville. A round trip of 500 miles just to spend a night and a day with me in the mountains. We sat around last night reminiscing over the … Continue reading →

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Time

Posted on February 26, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

The passing of time is said to heal all wounds. I have found this to be false. The passing of time , for me , just seems to build a compartment in my mind where the hurt can be stored. … Continue reading →

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It’s Sunday…Again. This has become a day of great debate for myself. On one hand I long for the fellowship and companionship of going to church. On the other I simply can’t see myself walking in and scaring the hell … Continue reading →

Posted on February 17, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin | 12 Comments

Full Circle

Posted on February 12, 2013 by whatwereyathinkin

It is certainly interesting , to say the least , the way life plays out. So many things seem to be destined or connected that it is difficult not to believe in some greater design. Just in my life I … Continue reading →

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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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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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What’s The Worst That Could Happen

Posted on December 6, 2012 by whatwereyathinkin

The other night , around 11p.m. , I was trying to doze off when I heard my father shout in his sleep. I sat straight up and wide eyed not knowing what was wrong. Then again he shouted,” SOUND OFF!!” … Continue reading →

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…More Than You Can Handle

Posted on December 5, 2012 by whatwereyathinkin

Everyone is familiar with the saying that God will never give you more than you can handle. The problem here is God obviously has a lot more confidence in me than I do in myself. Last Thursday morning my mother … Continue reading →

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If They Only Knew

Posted on November 14, 2012 by whatwereyathinkin

We took our father today to get a referral for Hospice from the doctor. Of course he looked great , acted great , so we were a little surprised when it was approved. That is not unusual though. When we … Continue reading →

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