tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post8207804694226999186..comments2023-11-14T00:05:35.172-05:00Comments on One of Life's Little Surprises: Gratitude in the Land of DementiaCarolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-78021364362044464012017-01-16T15:59:16.169-05:002017-01-16T15:59:16.169-05:00Hi Troutbirder. Thanks for stopping by. I don'...Hi Troutbirder. Thanks for stopping by. I don't know how much longer we will be able to winter in FL; we shall see. I checked out your blogs; love both of them!Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-38522511679840695012017-01-16T12:59:11.102-05:002017-01-16T12:59:11.102-05:00Thank you for sharing. We are in similar circumsta...Thank you for sharing. We are in similar circumstances though have had to forgo Florida to be near our support networks here in southern Minnesota....troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-83040184276401625192017-01-15T23:47:53.479-05:002017-01-15T23:47:53.479-05:00Looking for the positives is life affirming. Thank...Looking for the positives is life affirming. Thanks for your comment Gigi.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-75951197574820712382017-01-15T19:22:36.527-05:002017-01-15T19:22:36.527-05:00Yes, count your blessings and live with what you h...Yes, count your blessings and live with what you have. There are those who worse off, believe me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-14817769052152592872017-01-15T09:18:29.481-05:002017-01-15T09:18:29.481-05:00Yes, I am trying to embrace gratitude each day! It...Yes, I am trying to embrace gratitude each day! It helps to balance out the other stuff. Good thing I am overall healthy. This minor cold has made me stop and think about what I would do if something serious happened to my health. Not likely, but you never know. Thanks for your comment Jan.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-9383407457765414312017-01-15T08:26:24.104-05:002017-01-15T08:26:24.104-05:00Great post, I know what you mean by that burst of ...Great post, I know what you mean by that burst of gratitude - great feeling! I also truly get what you are saying about Jim panicking when you have even a little cold symptoms - J is like that when I have a routine dentist appt now - somehow has lost the perspective on things like that. <br />Thanks, as always!Jabberwalky08https://www.blogger.com/profile/06554545417173075680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-56624070797199069732017-01-14T09:08:57.134-05:002017-01-14T09:08:57.134-05:00Thanks DJan. I feel so supported by all of my read...Thanks DJan. I feel so supported by all of my readers! I too, am grateful that Jim is settling into this nice warm climate and caring community of snow birds.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-88164779117971994252017-01-14T09:05:47.623-05:002017-01-14T09:05:47.623-05:00I'm glad you are in such a supportive environm...I'm glad you are in such a supportive environment. And it's wonderful to hear that Jim is actually having good moments for you to share together. Thanks for continuing to let me know how it's going. I care. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-66722877666978875552017-01-14T07:03:13.288-05:002017-01-14T07:03:13.288-05:00Not yet, but now that we've been here for almo...Not yet, but now that we've been here for almost 2 weeks, I may try a short walk (15 minutes) by myself, leaving the usual note for him. I'd love to get a little bit of exercise. His fatigue is just too overwhelming for him to go for any walks with me. <br /><br />But so glad we are here in the warmth and the sunshine. It's doing a world of good for both of us :-)Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-77376921694235484372017-01-14T06:56:36.516-05:002017-01-14T06:56:36.516-05:00Thanks Valerie. My struggles with my emotions come...Thanks Valerie. My struggles with my emotions come with the dementia journey. But you are right, having this community of caring people makes all the difference.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-53963423425759325732017-01-14T06:48:18.334-05:002017-01-14T06:48:18.334-05:00Hi Jude. I had some trepidation going into this tr...Hi Jude. I had some trepidation going into this trip, but now that we are here I'm so glad that we made this journey. Jm seems to be settling in and enjoying the warmer weather.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-51744562346580773362017-01-14T05:48:36.560-05:002017-01-14T05:48:36.560-05:00Sounds like just the right setting -- in the sunsh...Sounds like just the right setting -- in the sunshine, with caring, understanding people. Life can be good. Wonder if you're ever able to have any time just for yourself?Joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03155775053108104385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-86747406266646440582017-01-14T05:32:36.964-05:002017-01-14T05:32:36.964-05:00My heart aches for your husband and for you as wel...My heart aches for your husband and for you as well. I can only imagine the emotional difficulties you must have. Having people around must be a help. Stay well and enjoy the weather.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-66761719022387002362017-01-13T22:37:17.599-05:002017-01-13T22:37:17.599-05:00It sounds like there is a real sense of friendline...It sounds like there is a real sense of friendliness and community in your Florida condo. And what a nice view! Despite the difficulties you mentioned in your previous post, it seems like it was worthwhile making the trip.<br /><br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-56931198770432800192017-01-13T17:34:17.510-05:002017-01-13T17:34:17.510-05:00Thanks Patti. It has been very reassuring. No judg...Thanks Patti. It has been very reassuring. No judgement here, and lots of kindness and understanding. I'm so very grateful!Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-83644161535314195522017-01-13T16:03:32.256-05:002017-01-13T16:03:32.256-05:00PS
That is an awesome view. PS <br />That is an awesome view. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-47434591041306877802017-01-13T16:02:33.149-05:002017-01-13T16:02:33.149-05:00As you mentioned, since you are surrounded by seni...As you mentioned, since you are surrounded by seniors who either have or know someone close with an illness, I would think patience and understanding would come easily for them. It must be comforting for you to be in such an environment and not have to be on guard. <br />Enjoy that healing sunshine. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.com