It’s been 4 years since dad’s been gone. Not gone gone, just physically gone, because every morning I smell his cigarette smoke by the east window of our bedroom before I head downstairs. I’ve asked him to say hi to me with his smell of old spice instead, but that hasn’t happened. Then again, heContinue reading “Remembering Pops”
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Tips for Dementia Cargiving
I can’t believe Papa’s been gone for almost 6 months now. Most of the time I don’t feel as if he’s really gone, it’s more like he’s just with me in a different way. The unconditional love he gave me knows no death, and I feel his spirit all the time. I often think backContinue reading “Tips for Dementia Cargiving”
Ugh Is An Understatement
Not even two days after pops had passed away; Mitch was sick as a dog, body aches, fever and just miserable. I felt for him and I tried my best to give him attention and care, but honestly I was in a such a daze of my own I wasn’t much help. I was takingContinue reading “Ugh Is An Understatement”
Until We Meet Again
Papa went to be with the Lord on March 31, 2017 at 6:04 p.m. He was at home with us, just as he would’ve wanted it. Pneumonia had its hold and wouldn’t let go, but a stroke on Wednesday March 29th, helped him get to heaven a little sooner. The man who was always upContinue reading “Until We Meet Again”
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