tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509673636575711646.post3780946417162594438..comments2023-09-05T11:23:13.626+02:00Comments on Reflex Reactions1: Denying Degeneration. #atozchallenge - Care for the CarersIda Thoughthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15479961947050289284noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509673636575711646.post-34136770080433761072015-04-09T01:10:07.745+02:002015-04-09T01:10:07.745+02:00Heello dear. I love this time of year for the cat...Heello dear. I love this time of year for the catch ups - I will never forget that smile. I'm ok - looking forward to checking what you have been up to.Ida Thoughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479961947050289284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509673636575711646.post-30995793274737825932015-04-06T07:17:34.898+02:002015-04-06T07:17:34.898+02:00This was so poignant. Smiling like a brave lady......This was so poignant. Smiling like a brave lady... I can so imagine that. Kudos to her for been brave at that moment. <br /><br />P.S. How are you been? Long time... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08787858130049311614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509673636575711646.post-56041728966198202582015-04-06T03:41:07.327+02:002015-04-06T03:41:07.327+02:00It really was a moment of joy that a lot of people...It really was a moment of joy that a lot of people were glad to be a part of. Thanks for popping in JoIda Thoughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479961947050289284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509673636575711646.post-44708202042832921042015-04-06T03:40:23.917+02:002015-04-06T03:40:23.917+02:00haha too all the re-reading (as if there isn't...haha too all the re-reading (as if there isn't enough to read at this time of year.) You and your Ma are indeed lucky. What a fascinating case study, the only 1 out of 9... I can't even imagine how pleased with herself and how sad for siblings she must feel all at the same time. Ida Thoughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479961947050289284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509673636575711646.post-78765893724194422582015-04-06T03:33:18.245+02:002015-04-06T03:33:18.245+02:00Spot on Susan. That was how it felt, from shame to...Spot on Susan. That was how it felt, from shame to joy in an instant. Ida Thoughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479961947050289284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509673636575711646.post-12902150813113789702015-04-06T03:31:25.008+02:002015-04-06T03:31:25.008+02:00His denial was quite charming at times and devasta...His denial was quite charming at times and devastating too. I'm proud it is a part of her story. Ida Thoughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479961947050289284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509673636575711646.post-77580718338854563132015-04-06T03:29:28.251+02:002015-04-06T03:29:28.251+02:00Glad you thinks so WilliamGlad you thinks so WilliamIda Thoughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479961947050289284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509673636575711646.post-68604349290280801282015-04-06T03:29:14.472+02:002015-04-06T03:29:14.472+02:00Thanks Susan, I told her I'd share some of our...Thanks Susan, I told her I'd share some of our stories and write about how to approach palliative care in the home. The truth can be hard to face, but living with lies and false hope can be torture. Ida Thoughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479961947050289284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509673636575711646.post-9291958893139558292015-04-06T03:22:23.503+02:002015-04-06T03:22:23.503+02:00Thanks for well wishes and sharing E.G. - If '...Thanks for well wishes and sharing E.G. - If 'no death' means the dead live on in our hearts than I can see that as a source of comfort. Ida Thoughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15479961947050289284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509673636575711646.post-31804732006096040412015-04-06T02:24:19.864+02:002015-04-06T02:24:19.864+02:00What a lovely story Ida. I am so glad that everyon...What a lovely story Ida. I am so glad that everyone was able to express their love that way. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509673636575711646.post-36179521727296005832015-04-06T02:11:43.038+02:002015-04-06T02:11:43.038+02:00Hello there.
It's sad when we lose our dear lo...Hello there.<br />It's sad when we lose our dear loved ones to sickness, ill-health and eventually death. The Bible can be a great source of comfort during such difficult times with the promises found at Isaiah 25:8; Acts 24:15 and Revelation 21:3-5. Wishing you the best.<br /><br /><a href="http://entrepreneurialgoddess.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Entrepreneurial Goddess</a>B~Natrellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02800485465550884113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509673636575711646.post-61977536039598303922015-04-06T00:33:00.170+02:002015-04-06T00:33:00.170+02:00Ida, I just got your comment about rereading my D ...Ida, I just got your comment about rereading my D post... Iread this one several times because it made me so teary... it is sooooo lovely... I gave it to my mom...she is the only one of her 9 sibs without Alzheimer's .... She is the subject of a research study...now that she is 86 she is getting forgetful but certainly within the norm for her age. Lucky us!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11630958840521397718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509673636575711646.post-88784264006042423102015-04-05T15:42:13.468+02:002015-04-05T15:42:13.468+02:00What a wonderful story. How beautiful to have her ...What a wonderful story. How beautiful to have her moment of shame turn into something so affirming.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01820196265352060140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509673636575711646.post-25545419036258179482015-04-05T11:09:30.449+02:002015-04-05T11:09:30.449+02:00Hi Ida - it sounds as though you absolutely made t...Hi Ida - it sounds as though you absolutely made the right decision. And what a wonderful story ... so amazing to have that as part of your love for your mother, and to see the many who loved her too ... I'm not surprised your Dad didn't want to know .. but our ends are so difficult .. with thoughts - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509673636575711646.post-54513541790243737132015-04-04T22:01:38.024+02:002015-04-04T22:01:38.024+02:00Poignant indeed... but I think it did good.Poignant indeed... but I think it did good.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5509673636575711646.post-59136428377975975442015-04-04T19:14:22.064+02:002015-04-04T19:14:22.064+02:00Well, this is so poignant Ida, thank you for shari...Well, this is so poignant Ida, thank you for sharing it with us. I can imagine her smiling like a movie star!<br /><br />It is easier to deny degeneration of anything; it takes brave soul to face the truth - and tell it.Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.com