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Kalinda Wycoff's avatar

Bless you both on this difficult journey . Thanks you for your truth and the lovely photo.

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Bryce Tolpen's avatar

It's so hard to move away from too much caregiving. Good for you to experiment and to value yourself and your pursuits. I love the pics!

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Meg's avatar

Thinking of you, and Ann. I remember the multiple calls a day from my mother to our answering machine and how she would say she hadn't called. 20 years later I wish I could hear her voice again.

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Kathy Barron's avatar

Thanks for the update, Fred. That is wonderful that she is not in her room very much anymore! And I hope you will be sending more photos soon.

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David Jenkins's avatar

It appears you are developing a system that provides greater opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. Thank you for sharing the photo—I appreciate the contrasting shaded background.

Additionally, I have looked into Sharon McCrumb, whom you mentioned in an earlier post. I enjoyed her essay "The Serpentine Chain," which offers valuable commentary on Appalachian culture, and I am currently reading her latest book, "She Walked These Mountains."

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Kathy's avatar

Whew! The struggle between heart, reason and need to build a future….so similar to the grief journey experienced in the death of my husband, but he does not exist down the hall. Such a very difficult path. I am impressed how you have managed all of the intricacies and appreciate your willingness to share. Thank you.

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