Tag Archives: aging parents

365 Regrets, Blessings, Lessons.

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Dawn Quyle Landau

All week I’ve found myself tearing up as I drive past the road that leads to the nursing home where my mother lived. I pass the road to Hospice House, where she died December 31, 2011, far more often and … Continue reading →

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Fear, No Pictures.

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Dawn Quyle Landau

I wanted to write a happy post today. I really did. I have procrastinated all morning. Watching old recordings on my DVR, bringing my free space to a respectable number again… trying to think of topics that work. However, the … Continue reading →

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Puddles

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Dawn Quyle Landau

<– Mom, just three months ago, with her frozen stare. Last night I went to visit my Mom. It had been nearly a week because I was in Chicago through the weekend and this week she has been resting each … Continue reading →

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The Middle… I hope.

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Dawn Quyle Landau

I am hoping that this is the Middle.  The middle would mean that I’m half way through something and that seems very appealing right now. Half way through a week from hell, check.  Half way through too many decisions, check. … Continue reading →

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