Most of us feel a sense of
guilt when our loved ones
ask us to visit or call them
more often.
Life has gotten so busy that
things that really matter are
often forgotten or put off to
a later time, a time that somehow never comes.
They Understand.
They "know" we are busy with family, friends and work; or may even live in another state.
But "knowing"
can't heal
a lonely heart.
Sadness Hurts
You don't have to be 94 years old and live in a nursing home to feel alone, scared, sad or hopeless.
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Gradually the world has become painfully small, painted with dull shades of grey and faded rainbows.
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It's a time that no one sees coming.
It just arrives
Caring phone calls, handwritten letters or cards or a virtual trip to the zoo cannot magically heal all wounds, restore all joy to a hurting heart or wash away salty tears.
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But it's a start.
Having sincere, empathetic people that truly care about your loved one helps to replace their tears with smiles and, if only for today, may restore hope and joy for tomorrow.
Love can't change
everything.
Time Stands Still
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I can tell you from experience
that our seniors seldom receive
enough phone calls or personal
visits to fill the hole in their heart.
The precious phone calls they do
receive are, at times, rearranged
repeats of the conversations they
had last month.
It's no one's fault.
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The younger generation is busy and usually mega stressed with family, work and "Lassie". There's hardly a moment to breathe.
On the flip side, Mom or Dad's world has been reduced to a mondain repetitive schedule that would drive us crazy.
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Two weeks off work would be heaven to us, but a "lifetime" off is quite different.
No matter how fabulous the retirement home may be, it still represents the loss of freedom and purpose.​
We call. We care. We Help.
