tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post2805890033534815586..comments2024-03-27T00:14:01.220-07:00Comments on Wendelin's Blog: Lemonade, Anyone?Wendelin Van Draanenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02534698736990684819noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-54291864625389353092016-09-26T09:28:27.988-07:002016-09-26T09:28:27.988-07:00Hi, Kylie! Thanks for sharing that with us. Since ...Hi, Kylie! Thanks for sharing that with us. Since we went through our experience with Mom I've become aware of how many people either work with a caregiver personally or are the caregiver to someone. Even though it's tough to go through, it creates a bond of immediate understanding, which is nice. <br /><br />You have a good week, too! See you next time!Wendelin Van Draanenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534698736990684819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-54903454410561088662016-09-25T22:13:16.884-07:002016-09-25T22:13:16.884-07:00Caregivers are absolutely amazing people. When my ...Caregivers are absolutely amazing people. When my grandfather's dementia first began he lived with us and caregivers would be at our house most of the day. They were all so amazing because they helped us to see that even though my grandfather couldn't remember a lot he was still there and he still loved us. When it came time to move him to a care facility the caregivers were there again to help us. They made us feel welcomed and would always talk to us about how my grandfather's day was and how he was doing. Each day that we went home I always knew that we was being taken care of well. Even though my grandfather pasted away more than 3 years ago we still see some of his caregivers from time to time around town and they always recognize us and take a moment to stop and chat with my family. Caregivers are truly amazing people and I am very glad that other people feel the same way about them. <br /><br />Jo- It's my birthday in October too! I always like to treat myself with a book or two. Plus since it's fall it's the perfect time to wrap up and read a good book!<br /><br />Wendelin thank you for the very thoughtful post this past week. It has definitely brought back nice memories from a hard time in my life. <br /><br />I hope everyone has a glorious week!<br /><br />KylieKyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11837543024870687967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-86909117832368455642016-09-19T15:03:38.715-07:002016-09-19T15:03:38.715-07:00What a nice comment, Nanine! Makes me feel...effer...What a nice comment, Nanine! Makes me feel...effervescent :-) <br /><br />Jo -- I hope your aunt's family all support the efforts of each other. I don't know what I would have done without my sister and husband! October is a great month to have a birthday -- another reminder of my sis, who has hers then, too. I sincerely hope you enjoy the book!<br /><br />Kathleen -- so you're one of those angels I'm talking about, huh? I'm sure Lincoln will bring back memories!Wendelin Van Draanenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534698736990684819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-77557140640565131622016-09-19T10:42:59.644-07:002016-09-19T10:42:59.644-07:00About half the time I was in nursing, I cared for ...About half the time I was in nursing, I cared for dementia patients. It was not my favorite aspect of that career, but I well remember the admiration I had for those co-workers who were obviously born for careers where compassion, empathy, patience, humor and charity were so important. I learned a lot from them as I worked along side them, and although I ultimately left nursing after several years, those memories continue to hold a special place in my heart. I can hardly wait to read about the lessons that Lincoln learns in his experiences!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17927544396347101863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-4466154156104559702016-09-18T20:56:26.461-07:002016-09-18T20:56:26.461-07:00Thank you for writing this, Wendelin. My aunt got ...Thank you for writing this, Wendelin. My aunt got dementia a few years ago, so I recognize a lot of the symptoms you mentioned here. She is currently still living with family, but she probably will reach a point where she will need to move to a specialized care facility. I hope that my extended family will be able to support the caregivers like you and Mark did.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to the release of <i>The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones</i>. It comes out during my birthday month, so I may just treat myself. :)Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12503809454802243492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-2689808861489246562016-09-18T17:51:05.834-07:002016-09-18T17:51:05.834-07:00You don't just make lemonade, dear sister, you...You don't just make lemonade, dear sister, you make sparkling, multi-colored lemonade. You are simply amazing. Hard to believe it's been three years since those frequent visits ended. Can't wait to read about Lincoln!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05826096888641321719noreply@blogger.com