tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post4194877722121086480..comments2023-11-14T00:05:35.172-05:00Comments on One of Life's Little Surprises: I Went to Wegmans by Myself Carolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-85822300704488245252016-12-25T18:02:18.612-05:002016-12-25T18:02:18.612-05:00Aloha Gigi! (I just love saying Aloha!) Hope you a...Aloha Gigi! (I just love saying Aloha!) Hope you are having a wonderful Christmas day.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-35224106394511504142016-12-25T12:02:06.616-05:002016-12-25T12:02:06.616-05:00Merry Christmas, Carole. Aloha from Hawaii.Merry Christmas, Carole. Aloha from Hawaii.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-24717920575209956102016-12-24T06:58:42.098-05:002016-12-24T06:58:42.098-05:00Thanks for your kind words Joared. I'm sending...Thanks for your kind words Joared. I'm sending warm wishes back to you for a wonderful Christmas holiday.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-81792243850239715042016-12-23T23:52:33.266-05:002016-12-23T23:52:33.266-05:00Your description of those occasions of "freed...Your description of those occasions of "freedom" -- however brief -- give new meaning to appreciating the moment. Your adaptations to the ever-changing unpredictable situations continue to be inspiring. May your and Jim's Christmas be enjoyable. joaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09999395062839739698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-47666266979875950542016-12-23T18:11:05.283-05:002016-12-23T18:11:05.283-05:00Thanks, John. And the same to you. Thanks, John. And the same to you. Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-9398136366141986452016-12-23T18:00:48.907-05:002016-12-23T18:00:48.907-05:00Best wishes for a peaceful Christmas Carole. Best wishes for a peaceful Christmas Carole. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025838045532433538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-62789308579334684282016-12-23T05:27:25.223-05:002016-12-23T05:27:25.223-05:00Those moments of "freedom" are precious....Those moments of "freedom" are precious. Thanks for the good wishes Valerie. I'm sending them right back to you :-)Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-92128189454416895382016-12-23T04:05:19.647-05:002016-12-23T04:05:19.647-05:00I could feel the 'freedom' you experienced...I could feel the 'freedom' you experienced and hope you manage to get a few more brief outings alone. It will have done you good, I'm sure. Wishing you and Jim a trouble-free Christmas- you will be in my thoughts.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-32805879375737106022016-12-22T17:33:14.553-05:002016-12-22T17:33:14.553-05:00"Enjoy the moment." That is my mantra th..."Enjoy the moment." That is my mantra these days, and it helps me to appreciate the good times when they happen. <br /><br />Thanks for the holiday wishes. Sending them right back to you :-)Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-80690271890586701742016-12-22T16:56:40.478-05:002016-12-22T16:56:40.478-05:00I am so glad you had those moments and hope you ar...I am so glad you had those moments and hope you are able to carve out some more. I has to be such a relief. <br />You are smart to keep it simple and even smarter to limit the hours. It will be easier on Jim but also on you. Enjoy your family and have a wonderful, stress free as possible holidays. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-989320722346361302016-12-22T14:21:19.646-05:002016-12-22T14:21:19.646-05:00Thanks Linda. I remember when my mom took care of ...Thanks Linda. I remember when my mom took care of my dad (with dementia), even though I took an active role in helping with some of the caregiving, I never fully appreciated how confined my mom must have felt at times. <br /><br />I'm all about reducing stress and angst these days. Just makes life easier for everyone, especially for Jim.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-70128360039013501272016-12-22T13:27:55.724-05:002016-12-22T13:27:55.724-05:00People who haven't experienced this kind of ca...People who haven't experienced this kind of caregiving can't begin to appreciate how wonderful it is to have even a few minutes of free time when you don't have to be on high alert. It's better than wonderful.<br /><br />Your Christmas plans sound like a good plan for reducing stress on both of you. I'm guessing that's going to work out very well.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-36485748738057194312016-12-22T10:00:06.760-05:002016-12-22T10:00:06.760-05:00Thanks DJan, and Merry Christmas to you and Smart ...Thanks DJan, and Merry Christmas to you and Smart Guy! And I think Jim and both know we are lucky to have each other :-)Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268654142180590336.post-20533172667598185292016-12-22T09:12:19.567-05:002016-12-22T09:12:19.567-05:00And I wish you and Jim a peaceful and joyous holid...And I wish you and Jim a peaceful and joyous holiday season. He is so lucky to have you. I know it, even if he doesn't. Merry Christmas! :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.com