Category Archives: Decisions

Pre-Memorial

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Resilient Heart

I apologize for my distinct lack of desire to relive this, but alas, it’s history, it’s not ‘flowing’ or coming out as easily as other writings have…it’s overwhelming at times and I just have to step away and take a … Continue reading →

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Days 9 and 10 with Dad (Thurs. April 25 and Friday, April 26, 2013)

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Resilient Heart

Days 9 and 10 with Dad (Thursday, April 25 and Friday, April 26, 2013) With uncle taking the day shift of being with Dad, Richard and I went back to Dad’s assisted living apartment; it’s the only place I knew … Continue reading →

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Day 5 with Dad (Sunday, April 21, 2013)

Posted on May 30, 2013 by Resilient Heart

Day 5 with Dad (Sunday, April 21, 2013) Dad is declining, slowly.  Sometimes his hands and feet are warm, and sometimes they’re cold as ice.  I know this is a natural process and I appreciate the comfort, confidence and calmness … Continue reading →

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Day 3 (continued) and Day 4 with Dad

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Resilient Heart

[Please note the actual events happened on the days and dates in parenthesis.  I really had great intentions of communicating this to you, dear readers, but like many thoughts lately, it’s there and then, poof, it’s gone!  I’m sorry for … Continue reading →

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Day 3 with Dad

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Resilient Heart

Day 3 with Dad (Friday, April 19, 2013) I wish I had happier news that Dad had turned the corner and things looked up, but that was not to be. Reluctant Heart had promised to meet with Richard, Dad, and … Continue reading →

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Holding On and Letting Go: A Foundational Piece to TBI

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Resilient Heart

It had been an idea in the back of my head all year long, to once again try my hand at selling on eBay.  Motion would back this idea whenever I found something I could, “Flip on eBay”, as I … Continue reading →

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Texting Can Wait Documentary

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Resilient Heart

It is rare I urge folks to do something, but this is one video everyone must see.  AT & T produced a documentary on the devastating, and sometimes deadly, consequences of texting and driving. Texting can wait.  This powerful, powerful … Continue reading →

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Step One: Changing Focus

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Resilient Heart

For anyone who has walked the 12-Steps, you know it begins with admitting we are powerless over our own, or, our loved one’s addiction, and our lives have become unmanageable. Some have inserted the words “powerless over other people, places, … Continue reading →

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Dad and Assisted Living

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Resilient Heart

Having just called our referral agent on Monday with more details of Dad’s finances, she hit the ground running and by that afternoon she had two assisted living communities for my Step-Mom and brother to look at on Tuesday. They … Continue reading →

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