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Sometimes as you live your life and do what you have to do, you tend to think of yourself as alone in your hardships. Today on facebook i posted a link about Catherine Graves who wrote a book about being a caregiver for her husband. the title of the article was "Wife slips into madness as husband dies of brain tumor". after posting the link, I added the comment, "i can so relate to this story".
a very sweet facebook friend commented back to me with this:
"Every day when I read your posts and see your photos I have the utmost admiration for you. Your creativity and talent are even more inspiring considering your role as a caregiver and mother. The fact you have any energy to do anything other than that is astounding. My background is in Community Service caring for people who are aged or disabled. Unlike you, at the end of my shift I could sign off and go home so I acknowledge that you, being a mother and carer of a young man with high needs, are doing an incredible job. I know it's not the same as having practical support but you have many friends on Facebook who are cheering you on. I hope our collective energy helps in some way. Your love and dedication to your family does not go unnoticed and whilst we are all amazed by your art we are blown away by your strength and fortitude, your caring and selflessness. You're never alone xxx"
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I have to tell you, I was quite surprised to read something so incredibly sensitive and understanding to the day to day of my life. It was if she glimpsed inside my soul and saw what lays hidden there (the pain, the grief, the fear, the uncertainty, the stress, the sorrow- all of it).
I truly am grateful that she took the time to tell me that. It meant the world to me.
a very sweet facebook friend commented back to me with this:
"Every day when I read your posts and see your photos I have the utmost admiration for you. Your creativity and talent are even more inspiring considering your role as a caregiver and mother. The fact you have any energy to do anything other than that is astounding. My background is in Community Service caring for people who are aged or disabled. Unlike you, at the end of my shift I could sign off and go home so I acknowledge that you, being a mother and carer of a young man with high needs, are doing an incredible job. I know it's not the same as having practical support but you have many friends on Facebook who are cheering you on. I hope our collective energy helps in some way. Your love and dedication to your family does not go unnoticed and whilst we are all amazed by your art we are blown away by your strength and fortitude, your caring and selflessness. You're never alone xxx"
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I have to tell you, I was quite surprised to read something so incredibly sensitive and understanding to the day to day of my life. It was if she glimpsed inside my soul and saw what lays hidden there (the pain, the grief, the fear, the uncertainty, the stress, the sorrow- all of it).
I truly am grateful that she took the time to tell me that. It meant the world to me.
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Beautiful comment, you are lucky to have so many friends that support you, I was a caretaker of both my parents, although not the same as a child, it is very stressful, so I give you credit and admiration as well Kecia
ReplyDeletethank you Francine. Being a caregiver is a job only for the strong, huh?
Deletekecia
What a wonderful tribute to you Kecia. I, too, am amazed and humbled by the beautiful artwork & jewelry that you create and your wonderful videos, knowing that you are caring for Tucker, as well as Dillon and your husband. You are an amazing and strong woman and I always look forward to reading your posts and seeing what beautiful things you have created. You are truly an inspiration. xxx
ReplyDeleteoh thank you Susan- i really appreciate your kind words. it's fun to know you look forward to my posts!
Deletekecia
How wonderful for her to share her feelings (and the feelings of so many others) with you. It is really nice to know that there are people waiting in the wings if you need them and cheering you on. That knowledge alone can keep us lifted and strong at times.
ReplyDeletethat's exactly how i felt yesterday; very lifted.......... thanks for being here,
Deletekecia
It takes but a moment to offer a kindness or a kind word and that moment can mean an eternity to the person who received it. How beautiful xoxox
ReplyDeleteamen, Sherry. the power of a postive word- that's the lesson from today!
Deletexoxo,
kecia
That is so wonderful and it is amazingly true. I would be exhausted and just a vegetable at night. Thank you for the inspiration.
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Deletekecia
Friends are our life rafts on life's sea of challenges. You are so blessed and reading about your experience has opened my eyes to how much support I have received over the years as well. It is always wonderful to stop and take the time to remember that we are not alone and there are many people who care about us! Thanks for reminding me that my life is blessed as well Kecia!
ReplyDeleteTina xo
i like that: "friends are our life rafts" - and i agree, i think day by day, it is hard to see the bigger picture. but when i think about all the kind things that have been done for me, my family or Tucker and all the support i receive from my online friends (and off line as well!) - it is easy to see that all though, it is my walk of life; many are there walking with me.
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