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The Waiting

January 26, 2020 ·

I thought I would be ready for this.

After being with my father during his death, and the long grieving process I’ve gone through with my mother during her Alzheimer’s, I was sure I could handle this.

But losing a parent is never easy, regardless of circumstances or relationship.

We are keeping vigil, watching Mom slip away from us. She has wanted this for some time, so I am settled and accepting. Yet, there are moments when I kiss her forehead or squeeze her hand that I am fully aware it may be the last time.

“So it’s true, when all is said and done, grief is the price we pay for love.”
― E.A. Bucchianeri

 

Filed Under: dementia, family

If You Can’t Meditate

January 1, 2020 ·

We should. But sometimes it’s hard.

If you can’t be in a place like this (which makes it easy to meditate!), then try this.

...here’s one definition of meditation you might find useful: It is the continual practice of returning your attention to one thing.

Filed Under: mindfulness

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