Category Archives: Support

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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This Beautiful Community

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Resilient Heart

I had heard of this community’s generosity last year at a doctor’s appointment.  The nurse and I were talking and she said this community raised a hefty sum of money for a woman who needed a specialized wheelchair.  No one … Continue reading →

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