My Mom grew up summering in Kennebunk Port in Maine – all her best memories are of playing in the sand and surf with her brothers and sister there. Now at 95, she has a powerful wish to return, but I am nervous about travelling with her. This guest post
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THE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: An Adventure With My Mom and a Surprise Ending
Last week I decided to keep a promise I’d made to my Mom – I would take her out for dinner and spend a night away with her in a really nice hotel. My mother is like Thelma or Louise trapped in a frail, 95 year old body. Despite the
Continue readingTHE CAREGIVERS' LIVING ROOM A Blog by Donna Thomson: I’m A Caregiver and I’m on Holiday
My husband Jim and I are soaking our feet after a long walk through pine forests and seaside cliff sides in north-eastern Spain. We are on holiday. As I walked today, I thought about being away from our son and my Mom. Taking two weeks from home and fragile loved
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