tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938111885824771622.post5062604798123894084..comments2023-11-02T04:23:14.216-07:00Comments on IT WAS <br> HER <br> NEW YORK: An Untitled Day - Part IIc.o. moedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04842423601233807880noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938111885824771622.post-45014918892104146662008-06-06T14:58:00.000-07:002008-06-06T14:58:00.000-07:00Also check out the other Florence stories (would l...Also check out the other Florence stories (would love your take since you have so many years working with this population) - they're the ER stories, MY MAMA DONE TOLD ME, TAXI RIDE TO THE DOCTOR.c.o. moedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842423601233807880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938111885824771622.post-2075832354537969222008-06-06T14:56:00.000-07:002008-06-06T14:56:00.000-07:00Thank you so much Kay8tee for visiting and for you...Thank you so much Kay8tee for visiting and for your warm words of encouragement. And actually once I did sing as I rode my bike in a thunderstorm. At the time I hope it would be the magic key to the magic I saw on the screen. In this case, all I got was wet. <BR/><BR/>Looking forward to your future visits and comments.c.o. moedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842423601233807880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938111885824771622.post-7789347038253380922008-06-05T17:20:00.000-07:002008-06-05T17:20:00.000-07:00Complicated as life as you know it has become, the...Complicated as life as you know it has become, there is still beauty in her words and wisdom...<BR/>Did you really ever sing in the rain, you know, sing in the rain? <BR/>Can so picture the scenario and hear words said to your mom. I worked with Alzheimer patients for close to 17 years and although questions, comments and movie songs are repeated, let's not forget that they, too, listened to us repeat the same type of questions, songs and demands as young children. I forever watched ET with my children and The Wizard of Oz with my residents.<BR/>A devastating thing to watch as a child with their parent, I always said, but I enjoyed my patients' personalities to the fullest while they were in my care!<BR/>Take heart...there are many who wish they could still hold their mom or dad even at the utmost state of their confusion! <BR/>God Bless and keep a furniture marker handy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938111885824771622.post-87429458532800376372008-06-05T16:05:00.000-07:002008-06-05T16:05:00.000-07:00You Have to Get Your Strength Back and You're Doin...You Have to Get Your Strength Back and You're Doing Great and Let's Go You're Strong<BR/><BR/>These words parents use with children--I used them with students--and now you have to say these things. Do they become true because we say them? Do they cancel out, somehow, the other words that might make us drop to the floor like dear Florence? <BR/><BR/>I had to laugh at the walker saga, which I don't know is exactly appropriate. But I can't help thinking of those marks all over the walls. You got a gift of pricking out a laugh in the middle of feeling so much of the pain and confusion. <BR/><BR/>And I'd rather sing with Gene, too. Howabout a western? Just kidding.Buckohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11223920941921844053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938111885824771622.post-78641152181537765972008-06-05T10:21:00.000-07:002008-06-05T10:21:00.000-07:00Drew, Only you could see beauty and sweetness in s...Drew, Only you could see beauty and sweetness in such frustrating circumstances. Truly, if I get another crack at another life I hope to be born with your heart and soul and perspective.<BR/><BR/>Florence is better and worse than before. Sometimes clearer, sharper, sometimes physically deteriorating into a worse state. Sometimes she surprises us all. Like Moses and the Hebrews it is an unknown journey toward some promise land of peace. Or at least a better sandwich.c.o. moedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04842423601233807880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8938111885824771622.post-46014249311453221032008-06-05T07:54:00.000-07:002008-06-05T07:54:00.000-07:00Claire, this is a beautiful blog. You are such a w...Claire, <BR/><BR/><BR/>this is a beautiful blog. You are such a wonerful writer. The structure of which write allows me to visualize the scenerio...the situation. <BR/><BR/>With this said, <BR/><BR/>How is your mom?<BR/><BR/>It seems as though everyday is a battle for her. <BR/><BR/>From being able to fully function to the point where actions that were once easy to do, have become a daily challenge. <BR/><BR/>For this, I am greatly inspired and I commend her. You also are an inspiration. Im sure she is so greatful to have you there coaching her on. <BR/><BR/>Thats a beautiful thing.<BR/><BR/>You know, my grandmother does the same thing with singing. :)<BR/><BR/>When she sings, it is as if she is a child again...or has that spirit of a child. <BR/><BR/>I just LoVE to be around her while she is in a state of happiness. It helps me understand more of that positive energy from within her<BR/>and also how it puts focus of what counts the most...peace of mind.<BR/>I LoVE to see that within her. <BR/>She is a beautiful lady as well as your mom. :) <BR/><BR/>*I am sure your mother is in good hands when around you. Especially with the amazing energy that you have*<BR/><BR/>I hope you both are in peace. <BR/>You will both be in my thoughts. :)<BR/><BR/>*Can't wait to read more*<BR/><BR/>~Drewali L.~ (Drew)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16032216731869855391noreply@blogger.com