Category Archives: Care Giving

We Had Dreams

Posted on November 9, 2015 by admin

WE HAD DREAMS H. W. Bryce (a stream of consciousness) We are old who have fought For freedom. We had dreams. We dreamed of peace, Of warm, safe beds, Of love and children, Little kittens and puppy dogs, A job, … Continue reading →

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Early Warning

Posted on November 6, 2015 by admin

Early Warning System The human condition has a built-in early warning alarm system. It’s called fight or flight. We can often sense that danger is lurking, and our defences prepare themselves. It’s all very automatic. But when it comes to … Continue reading →

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An Angel’s Kiss

Posted on November 4, 2015 by admin

Angel Bliss A Tear.  Or: Recipe of Love He Said, She Said – 7 She started to find a recipe. She began to rummage through her cook books, through her unfiled sheaf of handwritten recipes. Something caught her eye, and … Continue reading →

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Lifestyle

Posted on November 2, 2015 by admin

LIFESTYLE in a Care Home So what style can we have in a care home? Well, in ours, there is plenty of entertainment. Singers, musicians, dancers all come in to spend time with the residents. They always put on a … Continue reading →

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HELP A NEIGHBOUR

Posted on October 30, 2015 by admin

HELP A NEIGHBOUR Where has time gone? It seems like only yesterday we laughed We played, we made such fun; We had no cares, no woes, only sun And Sunny days to bask in the glory That we created for … Continue reading →

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Heart Fires

Posted on October 28, 2015 by admin

“Keep Her Heart Fire Burning” Today, I salute all care givers, especially family care givers. It’s all in the heart.   Billions of unpaid hours are invested by family members in the care of a Loved One suffering from a … Continue reading →

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Watch the Care Giver

Posted on October 26, 2015 by admin

Watch the Care Giver To watch the care giver is… Merely inspiring As she Tucks someone into a blanket in her chair, Fixes her hair Gives her a hug… And it tugs on your heart. To see the helpless sitting … Continue reading →

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