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Caregiver Shoutout
November is National Family Caregivers Month in the US. As I reflect on my caregivers through the years, I am overcome with gratitude for their love and service. The caregiving experience is something I’m not very practiced at, as I have more frequently been on the receiving end. However, I do know that it can be both a physically and emotionally taxing role. A huge shoutout and thank you to all the caregivers out there!
Who has been a caregiver in your life? Is there a message you would like to share with caregivers this month? If you are a caregiver, what has that experience been like for you?
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MY HUSBAND DON WHOM I HAVE BEEN MARRIED TO FOR 57 YEARS, IS MY CAREGIVER. HE HAS BEEN THERE FOR ME EVERY TIME I NEEDED SUPPORT….ABOVE AND BEYOND WHAT HE SIGNED UP FOR!!! ANY OTHER MAN WOULD HAVE LEFT ME BY NOW!!!! I OWE HIM MY LIFE BECAUSE HE NEVER GAVE UP ON ME, EVEN THOUGH I WOULD BE READY TO GIVE UP ON MYSELF…..I LOVE HIM TO THE MOON AND BACK!!!!
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Judy, this is beautiful! I am so happy you have Don in your life, and I am sure he feels fortunate to have you. My partner has also been someone I can lean on, and he is such a loving caregiver.
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That is so wonderful to read, Judy! As a caregiver and a wife to my husband who has cystic fibrosis, it truly touches my heart to read how much your partnership and connection with Don means to you. I lean into my husband quite a bit as well… more than I let on!
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My Mom and Dad always did a terrific job when I lived with them, making sure I was always taken care of. They still help out whenever I need their help with something like insurance, because dealing with insurance will always be a little terrifying lol. My wife does a phenomenal job of making sure I stay on top of what I need to do and is always helpful when I need assistance with day to day activities if I need the help.
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It takes a village. 🙂
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