Guest guest Posted April 20, 2001 Report Share Posted April 20, 2001 Barbara, Hope you and Wagon (and friend) have a wonderful time. Taking time off is always good and Ken is in good hands. Debbie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2001 Report Share Posted April 20, 2001 Your words brought tears to my eyes. I hope you have a wonderful trip, Barbara. in OK --- kmcrae@... wrote: > Dear Friends: > Once again I am going to take a little time > off. My trip to the desert > was so successful that I am going to go to Yosemite > for a week with a friend. > I have come to realize that the important people in > Ken's life these days are > the two young men who have been his professional > caregivers for the past 4 > and a half years. When one of them if not here, all > Hell breaks loose, but he > barely notices my absence any more. This trip to > Yosemite has been an annual > thing for us. I did not go last year, but I am going > to go this year without > Ken. I have finally come to realize that I must make > a life quite separate > from him. He has been on Hospice for almost six > months, and he has not died, > but he is definitely on the road down, and he has > let go of me. I am trying > to let go of him. It is not always easy, but I am > trying hard. So, with some > apprehension, I am going tomorrow with a girlfriend > 350 miles from home. it > is possible to get home in less than a day if > necessary, but it still seems a > lot farther than just the desert. I will be home a > week from Sunday and will > let you all know how it went. Our new dog who was > named Wagon after Yosemite > will see the place we named her after. > Love, Barbara > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2001 Report Share Posted April 20, 2001 Dear Barbara Go and enjoy. I think your attitude and feelings are in perfect order and you need this time. Hope you have a wonderful time and it doesn't snow on you. Fondly, S. Yosemite > Dear Friends: > Once again I am going to take a little time off. My trip to the desert > was so successful that I am going to go to Yosemite for a week with a friend. > I have come to realize that the important people in Ken's life these days are > the two young men who have been his professional caregivers for the past 4 > and a half years. When one of them if not here, all Hell breaks loose, but he > barely notices my absence any more. This trip to Yosemite has been an annual > thing for us. I did not go last year, but I am going to go this year without > Ken. I have finally come to realize that I must make a life quite separate > from him. He has been on Hospice for almost six months, and he has not died, > but he is definitely on the road down, and he has let go of me. I am trying > to let go of him. It is not always easy, but I am trying hard. So, with some > apprehension, I am going tomorrow with a girlfriend 350 miles from home. it > is possible to get home in less than a day if necessary, but it still seems a > lot farther than just the desert. I will be home a week from Sunday and will > let you all know how it went. Our new dog who was named Wagon after Yosemite > will see the place we named her after. > Love, Barbara > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2001 Report Share Posted April 21, 2001 Thank-you all for your responses to my note saying I am going to Yosemite. It does make it a bit easier knowing that you agree with my decision. We are leaving this afternoon and will stop overnight in Bakersfield so we can get to the park early in the day. Last night we had a bid storm that brought snow to the mountains, but as I write, the sun is coming out, and the prediction is for nice weather from now on. I hope so. Just to keep the record straight; our new dog is named Wawona after that part of Yosemite. AOL has spellchecker which usually just helps to clean up my typing, but this time, they decided that Wawona meant wagon. Sorry. Love, Barbara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2001 Report Share Posted April 21, 2001 Couldn't help but respond re Wawona. Thanks for a good laugh! I'm surprised Wawona is even recognized by Spellcheck! Yosemite is one of our very favorite and most-visited places. Cherish your time there - to me, it's a regenerator for the rest of the year - just a magnificent place. Where, again, are you staying? I am so sorry your husband is no longer able to join you - but wonderful memories will be rekindled of what you've shared. We're planning a trip (hopefully) at the end of August, God willing, but must look carefully for accommodations that are easily accessible for Bob (husband, MSA). What a difference a year or two make, but am thankful that he is still able/willing to ride for distances. Best wishes to you Elaine Grimmesey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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