Category Archives: mTBI

The Memorial on May 4, 2013

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Resilient Heart

Richard and I arrived at the church about an hour before the memorial was scheduled to begin; the volunteer coordinator would be meeting us there.  We arrived and the volunteer coordinator met us in the kitchen, shortly after the pastor … Continue reading →

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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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Insomnia, the cat, and crying at the kitchen table

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Resilient Heart

I have been minimally surviving the last several day, re-living Dad’s dying is still so very painful to walk through again.  Add to that I have run out of sleep meds and there’s a snafu with the prescription, I’ve been … 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 8 with Dad (Wednesday, April 24, 2013)

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Resilient Heart

Day 8 with Dad (Wednesday, April 24, 2013) We are growing wearier from our vigil in that small room.  Uncle told me I missed out on the harpist who came in and played for Dad earlier today, he said it … 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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Days 1 and 2 with Dad

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Resilient Heart

Day 1 with Dad (Wednesday, April 17, 2013) I was relieved and glad to get to see Dad myself, there was no peace of mind like it. Dad has been through a lot, his eyes were not shiny blue as … Continue reading →

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Ready to Write

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Resilient Heart

A lot has happened since I last wrote. Dad had been in and out of the hospital well over one month after he celebrated his 90th birthday.  My brother (Reluctant Heart) called with updates; I took frantic notes just as … Continue reading →

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