Best wishes for the New Year

LadyTexan

Caregiving is the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. 

I was blessed to be able to be by my husband's side on his Alzheimer's journey. DH passed in April 2022. I now assist in the care of my mother. The journey with my mother is different, because my role is different. But it is still very very hard.

One thing that I do that gives me strength is verbalizing gratitude. Here is a short example:

1. I am grateful that the journey with my husband allowed me to learn skills to assist my dad to care for my mother. 
2. I am grateful that I am able to show my mother love and that she currently knows that she is loved.
3. I am grateful for the caregiver heroes here who continue to share and support each other as we walk this difficult path. 
4. I am grateful for the freshness of a new year. 

Although I know many days will be difficult and soul crushing, I will be mindful that moments of joy and (likely unintended) humor will be sprinkled into our lives as we move forward. May the joy and humor give me strength. My wish for all of us is that we see the joy and feel the joy when it happens.

Blessings to you all.

LT

Joydean

Lady Texan it’s so good to see your post! I hope you have been taking care of yourself. You always encourage me by just letting us know there’s always something to be grateful for if we will just take the time to look. I do try harder now than I did in the beginning of our journey down this road. I thank you for that!

Best wishes for you in this coming new year! May God bless you and your family!! 

Chrysalis2

To Lady Texan--here, here! Your outlook offers strength and inspiration. Thank you.

​fesk

Best new year's wishes to you too, LT.

Thanks for giving me something to think about and try to help ease the stress.

SusanB-dil

Hi LadyT - agree, good to hear from you. ((Hugs))

abc123

The freshness of a new year. That's beautiful. I'll take it!

My dear friend, as you make your way through the new year, remember you are always in my heart. Take good care of yourself! Big hugs to Hap.

ladyzetta

Hi Lady T.

It's nice hearing from you, I am sending you my best wishes for a Happy 2023. Hugs Zetta 

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Cherjer

LT...so good to hear from you and hope 2023 will be a good one for you. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you help  your dad on your mom's journey. I am finding each day more difficult as my dh's progression has accelerated in the past six months. This forum has been a godsend, and your posts were always informative and positive. Thanks for being with us!

ninalu

LT,

You wrote, "My wish for all of us is that we see the joy and feel the joy when it happens."
Amen to this! It's a perfect wish.

Happy New Year to you, and you all out there. You give me solace, comfort, and a chuckle when I need it.