Tag: animals

The post it has taken five tries to write

I began writing a few different pieces for Donnas Lessons in recent days, but part way through I have been becoming exhausted. I simply cannot recount long stretches of the last few years without having the stress, fear, anxiety and ‘fight or flight’ responses from starting to take over my thoughts and feelings before I… Continue reading The post it has taken five tries to write

Donna and Travel, take one.

Donna and I are nearing four years of co-habitation, but aside from camping trips we have not been able to travel since Donna needed regular help and moved in with me. This last year I have made strides in self-confidence and ability to ‘deal’ with the various challenges of caregiving with Donna– and as such… Continue reading Donna and Travel, take one.

Mom and her billy kid

Last week seemed designed to test this home a little– and the end result saw a lost camera that I had for several years, causing me to wonder how to record the best things Donna and I get up to. I am still a hold out against smart phones and as such have no camera… Continue reading Mom and her billy kid

September 7, 2015: Labour Day at the lake

In the first summer I spent with Mom, every activity we would discover worked for both of us was another eureka moment. Perhaps, however, as I needed to slow down my own vibrations to take on the running of this home for us and two cats, there was no greater shot in the can-do arm… Continue reading September 7, 2015: Labour Day at the lake

May 2, 2015: Mom and I begin visiting local parks

Perhaps if there is one theme to what I have learned about being with someone who has dementia, it is that confidence in what you are doing and not being afraid to take risks is a central key to knowing you are on the “right track.” Over the course of the 3.5 years I’ve been… Continue reading May 2, 2015: Mom and I begin visiting local parks