tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post6425896977206335403..comments2024-03-25T17:55:06.688-06:00Comments on Thankful Me: Ten Things of Thankful: With Help from GrandmaKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-29407651923616962862014-03-11T18:35:24.417-06:002014-03-11T18:35:24.417-06:00I love the wonderful list of things that your Gran...I love the wonderful list of things that your Grandma is thankful for -- I am glad you had this time to spend with her even if it was difficult being away from home. Very glad your Dad is doing so well, too. $100 is certainly something to be thankful A thrilling end to their week. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765055414561998856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-1506945360492196692014-03-10T08:58:54.246-06:002014-03-10T08:58:54.246-06:00I wish I could anonymously give $100 to people! Ma...I wish I could anonymously give $100 to people! Maybe I could start with $5... and I'm with your grandma on the Burt's Bees :)Kate @ Another Clean Slatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08646464393586461119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-11736375257183513222014-03-09T18:06:57.368-06:002014-03-09T18:06:57.368-06:00Oh, they are quite the blessing to me!Oh, they are quite the blessing to me!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-15881430056798003782014-03-09T18:06:36.185-06:002014-03-09T18:06:36.185-06:00What a wonderful service you provide! I think tha...What a wonderful service you provide! I think that people benefit from being in their own home setting as long as possible. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-29924559289434375512014-03-09T18:03:58.433-06:002014-03-09T18:03:58.433-06:00I do wish I lived closer to my parents, because it...I do wish I lived closer to my parents, because it would be nice if I could offer respite to my mom on a more regular basis. Our grandmas sound similar; mine lived in her own house by herself up until last year. She moved in with my parents then, at age 96. She is an independent soul, and a tad bit frustrated to not be physically able to do everything she once did.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-53872914223943322252014-03-09T17:58:09.252-06:002014-03-09T17:58:09.252-06:00I was just there for a couple of weeks; but I lear...I was just there for a couple of weeks; but I learned to more greatly appreciate those who are caregivers for months and years on end. Kudos to Phyllis. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-31597364358480847592014-03-09T17:50:21.250-06:002014-03-09T17:50:21.250-06:00Thanks, Lisa. My grandma is a great example to me...Thanks, Lisa. My grandma is a great example to me. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-61603062947935365912014-03-09T17:49:46.948-06:002014-03-09T17:49:46.948-06:00It went through; I just have the approval thing an...It went through; I just have the approval thing and I didn't get to the comments until later. :-)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-65511456651527926692014-03-09T17:48:59.152-06:002014-03-09T17:48:59.152-06:00Glad I could remind you of some of your precious m...Glad I could remind you of some of your precious memories. <br /><br />I was so happy for my parents. I think if "Benny" knew that a recent heart patient received one of his bills, he'd be happy, too.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-69576071276208355382014-03-09T17:47:05.737-06:002014-03-09T17:47:05.737-06:00Thank you. I've really enjoyed the past couple...Thank you. I've really enjoyed the past couple of weeks, and I'm enjoying being back home now, too.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-88398227117512841142014-03-09T07:41:15.989-06:002014-03-09T07:41:15.989-06:00You have been a blessing to your parents and your ...You have been a blessing to your parents and your grandmother! Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296050573667055406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-4874289808531157752014-03-08T22:44:18.583-07:002014-03-08T22:44:18.583-07:00I do home health care part time and take care of a...I do home health care part time and take care of a woman who has dementia, so I understand the Groundhog Day feeling. It takes a lot of patience. Your grandma is lucky to have loving people caring for her! <br />I would love to be able to be like "Benny"! What a wonderful thing to do. Cyndy @ Back in the Bushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02106750680265704567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-79614462013340606902014-03-08T20:09:16.733-07:002014-03-08T20:09:16.733-07:00Kristi, you are such a beautiful person. Everythi...Kristi, you are such a beautiful person. Everything about this post is simply wonderful. <br />I'm a touch worried about what will happen to my grandma and parents when they can't live on their own anymore. (Although, I doubt the day will ever come for Grandma. She's 89, lives on her own, and has absolutely no plans or desires to live anywhere but her home.) They live a good distance away, so it will be difficult.<br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-26333600325853969092014-03-08T19:53:20.338-07:002014-03-08T19:53:20.338-07:00such a difficult task (the caring for a person wit...such a difficult task (the caring for a person with Alzheimer's) the strain can be subtle and un-noticeable, yet still be felt at times least expected. You seem to have that quality (as did Phyllis caring for her mother) that allows for the positive, however fleeting, to come out of situations and benefit everyone.<br />a very affirming PostClark Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606902779389446947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-69930004588536430682014-03-08T19:52:38.305-07:002014-03-08T19:52:38.305-07:00Kristi, this is just a beautiful list and a lovely...Kristi, this is just a beautiful list and a lovely tribute to your Grandma's ability to find beauty and appreciation in simple things. I think it's a great lesson to us all. Best to all of you - may you all continue to be well and happy and heal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-91819578604338341942014-03-08T19:46:38.992-07:002014-03-08T19:46:38.992-07:00Not sure if my comment went through, but just want...Not sure if my comment went through, but just wanted to tell you again save home and loved your grandmother's list and totally reminded me again of my own grandmother as she got older. And yay to your parents' good fortune too :)Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-21817198111162050122014-03-08T19:44:42.787-07:002014-03-08T19:44:42.787-07:00I loved your grandmother's list and totally re...I loved your grandmother's list and totally reminded me of some of the things my own grandmother would say as she got older in the last few years of my life. Miss her so, but am also very thankful for all the time I got to spend with her, too. Safe trip home and the end also made me smile to your parents' good fortune :)Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-64200672805368991312014-03-08T18:45:55.520-07:002014-03-08T18:45:55.520-07:00OH my goodness, Kristi ... I think this is my favo...OH my goodness, Kristi ... I think this is my favorite list so far... so beautiful visually and inspirationally... best to your whole family and enjoy your return home... Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864898827831713032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-46402215912233686822014-03-08T16:30:17.732-07:002014-03-08T16:30:17.732-07:00Thanks, Bianca. I've had a wonderful past cou...Thanks, Bianca. I've had a wonderful past couple of weeks, and certainly have made many memories. My grandma is dealing with her Alzheimer's gracefully, my dad is healing well, and my mom continues to be a pillar of strength to us all. I'm doing my best to follow awesome examples, but I'm still a work in progress. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-55613972048669549242014-03-08T16:24:33.261-07:002014-03-08T16:24:33.261-07:00I've learned so much this past little while. ...I've learned so much this past little while. Grandma is a great teacher! Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-67614958727131242492014-03-08T16:23:15.717-07:002014-03-08T16:23:15.717-07:00Wouldn't it be nice to anonymously gift Benjam...Wouldn't it be nice to anonymously gift Benjamins? Whoever it was, certainly brought some cheer to my parents.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-54676697177002373922014-03-08T14:16:02.690-07:002014-03-08T14:16:02.690-07:00How much joy can one find in simple things?! Your...How much joy can one find in simple things?! Your nanna does it very well. <br />I applaud you for recognizing the blessings and thankfullness in these simple things and your Grandma. It's not easy I guess, keeping your respect and calm in the every day conversations, litterally! <br />What a wonderful thing your Dad is recovering, eventhough he feels 'trampled'... His battlescar looks really scary, but how great it is he can be with your mom and your family for many more years to come because of it! <br />Being apart for some time makes the home coming that more special I find. Having to spend much time apart from my love makes the time we have together so much better. I think this is what keeps us going strong.... <br />Welcome home again Kristi! You're a wonderful daughter and granddaughter for doing all of this. I respect your parents even more for taking care of your grandmother. It must be very hard in times. <br />Lots of love and good vibes send your and your loved ones way... Biancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13124458364369038191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-18287625648609679952014-03-08T13:34:56.913-07:002014-03-08T13:34:56.913-07:00Ahhhhh such a gorgeous end to your post, with your...Ahhhhh such a gorgeous end to your post, with your parents' windfall. That's awesome. And I hope your dad has a speedy recovery and starts feeling comfier soon.<br /><br />I LOVE your TToT according to Grandma. That's so cool, and reminds me that there are so many little things I take entirely for granted. Thank you.Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-49531387141848309432014-03-08T12:53:47.614-07:002014-03-08T12:53:47.614-07:00Your posts have been inspiring! I know my day as ...Your posts have been inspiring! I know my day as caretaker of my parents or in-laws will come all too soon. Dementia definitely forces one to appreciate the small things daily...even if they are the same day in and day out. Glad your father is on the road to recovery!<br /><br />Finding $100 would be a fabulous find, but I'd love to be wealthy enough to leave large sums of money in random spots!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com