Hi Katherine. I've been that ghost too and I see you and send love from Texas. I was with my dad through 15 years of heart failures and many hospital stays. They never got easier but in many ways they were also gifts. Precious times encased in trauma. Now that he is gone, it's the precious times I remember.
Now I'm a caregiver for my 92 year old mom who has dementia, COPD and heart failure. Photography has been a way for me to restore myself too though my pictures are of flowers, trees, skies and bayou. Life, both ordinary and wondrous. And yes, I've also taken pictures of my shadow. Though I'm still looking for a thinner angle!
Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us especially during such exhausting times. Your writing gives more comfort (and frequently joy) than you can possibly imagine. Take care.
I'm thinking of all of the times over the past five years I've been the woman in that bed, in post-op, ICU, cardiac unit. If it weren't for my best friend Eugenia, I'm not sure how I would have gotten through. Hard as it is for you, bless you for being you for your mother. I hope you got a deep night's s rest.
Oh Katherine, I feel for you and your mum. Three years ago I spent two weeks by an ICU bedside when my brother had an aortic dissection. He was 50/50 during the surgery and for 2 days. It happened so quickly that none of us was with as he was rushed into surgery but he recited 2 numbers one of which was mine. I am relieved for your mum and you and send every good healing wish for the days ahead.
I remember nurses like that. Accept all care and ask for care for you as needed. I had a couple of people who steadfastly checked in with me and listened to whatever I needed to speak of. ❤️🩹❤️
That was a beautiful post today, Katherine. Thank you for letting us see you in this too. Wishing you and your mum well. ICU nurses are amazing, aren’t they.
Hi Katherine. I've been that ghost too and I see you and send love from Texas. I was with my dad through 15 years of heart failures and many hospital stays. They never got easier but in many ways they were also gifts. Precious times encased in trauma. Now that he is gone, it's the precious times I remember.
Now I'm a caregiver for my 92 year old mom who has dementia, COPD and heart failure. Photography has been a way for me to restore myself too though my pictures are of flowers, trees, skies and bayou. Life, both ordinary and wondrous. And yes, I've also taken pictures of my shadow. Though I'm still looking for a thinner angle!
Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with us especially during such exhausting times. Your writing gives more comfort (and frequently joy) than you can possibly imagine. Take care.
So beautiful Katherine. Sending so much love and healing energy your mum’s way. And you too of course ❤️
I'm thinking of all of the times over the past five years I've been the woman in that bed, in post-op, ICU, cardiac unit. If it weren't for my best friend Eugenia, I'm not sure how I would have gotten through. Hard as it is for you, bless you for being you for your mother. I hope you got a deep night's s rest.
Take care Katherine may your Mom be well, may you be well 🧡
You capture this suspension so beautifully. I’ve been thinking of you, sending much love, hope and healing wishes for you both.
Sending you masses of love, my friend, and wishes for healing for your mom.
Beautiful ❤️
I see you. Rest well, Katherine x🙏
Oh Katherine, I feel for you and your mum. Three years ago I spent two weeks by an ICU bedside when my brother had an aortic dissection. He was 50/50 during the surgery and for 2 days. It happened so quickly that none of us was with as he was rushed into surgery but he recited 2 numbers one of which was mine. I am relieved for your mum and you and send every good healing wish for the days ahead.
I remember nurses like that. Accept all care and ask for care for you as needed. I had a couple of people who steadfastly checked in with me and listened to whatever I needed to speak of. ❤️🩹❤️
Dear Katherine.
Thank you for your moving post. So exquisitely written. I was there with you. Blessings to you and your Mum xx
That was a beautiful post today, Katherine. Thank you for letting us see you in this too. Wishing you and your mum well. ICU nurses are amazing, aren’t they.
Sending much love to your Mum, you, and the rest of the family. ❤️❤️❤️
The kindness of your mum’s 1-2-1 nurse who enveloped you both in her care ♥️. Holding you and your mum in my thoughts xx