Asha: love your insights and thank you so much for sharing. I always treasure input from those of you who have dealt with this so long with such grace and dignity.

I, as a caregiver, still have my "poor me" moments. But as so many have advised, I get over it and move on. I think it is OK to to get the grief out. Sometimes, so much builds up-too many things to handle all at once. I have learned my personal stress-relievers: a bath, nice glass of wine, grooming Kira, a cup of tea and nice chat with Mary Beth.

But as you have advised, one has to think things through, do some problem-solving and time shuffling and just wake up to a new day and rejoice in just that. Since I have little insight into what Bruce is going through, always figure it has to be worse for him, so I need to step up and refocus.

Thank you again for the reminder that with faith, love and fortitude; we will get through this. Debbie

Beautifully said.....my coping has been shopping. My hubby loves that LoL, actually he is okay with it and present wise it will be the best Christmas ever for my kiddos! And like Debbie I often have the poor me attitude with my mom but I am certain things will get better and back to a new normal

~Holly

ASHA,

VERY GOOD INSIGHT FOR SURE. I ALWAYS THINK "THINGS COULD BE WORSE" AND THAT IS WHY I CAN HAVE THE ATTITUDE AND FORTITUDE THAT I HAVE. PLUS I HAVE MY HUMOR THAT KEEPS ME GOING TOO. THANKS FOR A GREAT POST.

-WILL