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The life that is waiting

The life that is waiting

by cjgolden | Mar 24, 2018 | Baby Boom Generation, Caregiver Stories, Caring for a Romantic Partner, Long Term Caregiving, Planning | 2 comments

“You must give up the life you planned in order to have the life that is waiting for you.” ~ Joseph Campbell “I hate my life” No, that’s not me speaking.  My life is lovely just as it is.  I am quoting the oft written or spoken phrase that comes from someone whose...
Mourning the Imagined

Mourning the Imagined

by Guest Author | Jul 24, 2017 | Caregiver Stories, Caring for a Parent, Grief | 13 comments

I can see my father in vibrant colors. He’s got snow white hair, earthy brown skin, and a speck of light reflecting off one of the lenses of his eyeglasses. Behind it is a tiny sparkle in his eye. Except that it’s an artificial sparkle. Years ago, in his 40s,...

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