Fighter

My sister is brave and strong;
Even while sedated––she resists being told what to do.
Her willpower is no joke.
But she’ll still laugh when she passes gas,
And scream my name when I force her to wear her oxygen.
I love her so much.
#Fighter

An Unexpected Trip Home...

Last minute trip out of town,
I wish I could say it's for fun...
Gram is not well,
Struggling with Parkinson's.
She's tired, weak and not eating.
Every journey has a destination,
But the best adventures end too soon!
This is the hardest part of life-

A Trip Home- Day 3

Nothing could have prepared me for this...
The physical symptoms are minor compared to the mental and emotional anguish.
I have so much love and respect for my dad;
courage, patients and faith.
I have so much sympathy for my gram-
She knows the disease is taking over.
I have such disappointment in myself.
I thought my love would make it easier, but I have been tested and failed.
I will try harder tomorrow.

Patience Is A Virtue... It's Also A Must!

I hate losing my patience with a loved one-
She has been a constant source of unconditional love, wisdom, support and laughter;
Now, when she needs me, I feel I fall short.
I've lost compassion and understanding.
Anger and sadness are affecting my reactions.
I know I can do better.
I HAVE to do better!
She gives me the world-
When I look back, I don't want to remember how frustrated I was;
I want to celebrate how beautiful life was with her!
I have to do better.