Category Archives: Advocate

Stronger than you think

Posted on April 28, 2017 by admin

  YOU ARE STRONGER THAN YOU THINK  To all my fellow care givers. The day my dog got killed, right before my eyes, The driver never even apologized He just got out his shovel and scooped up the guts. “Don’t … Continue reading →

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You, Advocate: You are your loved one’s advocate

Posted on March 10, 2017 by admin

  You, Advocate: You Are Your Loved One’s Advocate HB You are your loved one’s Advocate. Who else will stand up for him? You know his heart very well, His habits, his mores, his needs, And it’s fight! Fight! FIGHT! … Continue reading →

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A Thousand Pieces: Part Two

Posted on February 27, 2017 by admin

  A Thousand Pieces:Part Two By Arden Nering Scratches on the record putting skips into your song Fleeting thoughts escaping, almost here before they’re gone The shrinking of your universe, interests no longer claim that name Too much to remember … Continue reading →

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Quiet Walk

Posted on October 7, 2016 by admin

    On our quiet walk, we found this in a little old English church. We instantly forgot the world and our troubles. Ann and I stumbled upon an old English church while walking the old English countryside in a … Continue reading →

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Don’t Worry: Harry Doesn’t

Posted on June 17, 2016 by admin

  Don’t Worry So Much About Harry Don’t worry too much when you forget something. It’s fairly normal; we all do it. A. There’s usually a reason, an explanation: we’re busy, we’re tied up with something at the time, something … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget grandpa: he likes hugs

Posted on May 20, 2016 by admin

  Don’t Forget Grandpa He likes hugs too Don’t ever let your grandpa feel left out. Grandpa always has a pocketful of peppermints. “Grandpa can I have a peppermint,” the child asks. “Oh. I don’t have any peppermints today,” he … Continue reading →

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Hug Your Grandma

Posted on May 16, 2016 by admin

    Hug Your Grandma Hug your Grandma just a little bit longer, Tell  her you love her, every time you see her, Hold her just a little bit longer, precious moments, You never know if there will be enough … Continue reading →

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