by Beth | May 8, 2013 | daddy, death, elderly, Heaven
On this very date last year, my sister and I were meeting at our parent’s house to go on a wig hunt for our mama. At the time, she was bedridden and was stationed right beside of our precious daddy who was now in a state of unconsciousness, though not...
by Beth | Jul 10, 2012 | elderly
This really got to me this morning. Things are still so fresh from the passing of my parents. Rehabilitation center full of older, seemingly neglected folks … Hospice, nurses, home care agencies, medicine, home care equipment, oxygen tanks … the list goes...
by Beth | Jun 4, 2012 | elderly, parents
I dreamed about my sweet Daddy for the first time since he died (almost a month ago). In the dream I was telling Daddy how much I loved him and he said, “I love you too.” We did that parent/child game, “I love you the most …” back and...
by Beth | Jun 2, 2012 | elderly, parents
As I sat in the drive through at a local pharmacy I noticed the car next to me. There is no privacy when everyone communicates over a loud-speaker. I heard the daughter requesting the prescription for her mother. Of course, I was doing the same thing. I was...
by Beth | Jun 17, 2011 | elderly, parents
I’m sure you all are growing weary of me writing about my Mom, but as always — I share whatever I’m going through on my blog. I can’t help myself.I thought if I could get my Mom to a facility where she could have 24/7 care I would have...
by Beth | Jun 5, 2011 | elderly, hospital, parents
I had a feeling yesterday was going to be an interesting day!I did have plans with some dear friends who were going to enjoy a nice steak dinner with us. My entire day was planned: Clean house, clean house, and did I mention — clean house?However, when I...