Sunshine, Music and Self Care
I’m sitting outside this afternoon. Thick sweatshirt, bundled in my oversized, velvety blanket. I was listening to the beautiful sound of the melting snow running off the roofs. But there was also the sound of the neighbor spitting repeatedly, so my earbuds are in and The Lumineers are playing. Their music comforts my soul. So…
Sweet moments I want to remember
Sweet moments I want to remember. I record them here so that I won’t forget. I want these memories to cherish, long after my parents have passed on. Nights are often hard for my mother, but unless she’s had a nightmare, mornings are entirely different. This morning I went into their room after hearing them…
So.
Mom woke up at 1:30 pm today. It’s now 2:12 pm. She doesn’t remember me or Dad or our home. I’m… numb? Not feeling much. There’s a hint of emotion deep down. Right now I’m calm and reassuring. I need to be for her. But when that emotion finally hits? This won’t be pretty. Okay.…
I need something.
I don’t even know what. The past four days have held the highest of highs, as well as the frazzliest of frazzling moments. A friend recently called me a master plate spinner. And at this moment, I do believe I’ve dropped a few. And the others? I feel like throwing them. So I close my…
Better Living Through Chemicals & Other Coping Strategies
One of the most precious gifts in life is a friend who reminds you of who you are when you are lost. A dear friend gave me that a few days ago during a melancholy night when I was a little lost in my head and forlorn. It came in the form of both words…
Adventures in the Night
Both of my parents have dementia, as well as other health issues. Mom is aware. Dad struggles to accept Mom’s diagnosis and simply cannot perceive his own. Dad also has hearing loss in both ears. While both are fall risks, Mom has more trouble with this than Dad. She always uses a walker and can’t…
When night comes
Night time soothes me. The quiet peace of night allows me to find myself again, to recharge for what the next day brings. Even more precious now that I’m home full-time with my parents. But for Mom, it’s a different story. Nights are hard. Not every night, but more and more often she struggles with…
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I am an artist, writer, caregiver, daydreamer, seeker, traveler, and curious learner. Here you’ll find snapshots of my life in the form of words and images. I want to capture this life, moments sweet and painful. Times of struggle and ease. Seasons of caregiving and life after. Experiences on this path as artist, writer, and…
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