“Be prepared” had become my mantra. I found I was ready to tackle anything that blocked my path and there were many hazards to deal with along the way. Somehow, nothing threw me. I had become secure enough to know how to anticipate dealing with the new realities that came at me fast and furious. Doctors and hospital personnel knew I was part of the team; whether the patient was my husband or my mother-in-law. I earned their respect and that came back to me in their cooperation. I had become a force of nature. A natural-born caregiver. My handbags are still full of “what if” items, and sadly it’s all about me now. I’m alone again, but the self-esteem I garnered year after year of being counted on, has left me feeling secure. I can leave the house with my keys, a few dollars and a credit card and not feel I need the “big bag” to be safe. I can conquer anything; widowhood, money management, creating this website and more—discovering a whole new me, day by day. - Adrienne
Posted on: Sat, 31 May 2014 00:35:06 +0000
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