tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post2264114264898645358..comments2023-09-24T05:20:52.920-05:00Comments on La Tejana: The Nursing HomeShellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-4418370893840281372012-03-11T08:57:46.598-05:002012-03-11T08:57:46.598-05:00Life 101: Please accept my condolences on your swe...Life 101: Please accept my condolences on your sweet mom. You are a faithful son not only to visit her daily, but also to continue visiting the other folks there now. It's such a relief to know that our loved ones are in a place where the people truly care about them.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-15016051083798086182012-03-11T07:38:10.960-05:002012-03-11T07:38:10.960-05:00I have first hand experience here. My mom was in a...I have first hand experience here. My mom was in a nursing home for a few years before she died at the end of February. <br />I went almost every day and I got attached to some of the folks who live there. I've gone back several times to visit.<br />The one where my mom was did a very good job. The staff was incredible, I didn't have the first complaint.<br />A friend sent me something written by The Buddha that put it all perspective (I'm paraphrasing)<br /><br />It is in our nature to grow old<br />It is in our nature to get sick<br />It is in our nature to die<br /><br />Your update was nicely written.Rick Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005727239466916086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-82928448500183135292012-03-10T06:08:12.032-06:002012-03-10T06:08:12.032-06:00Jenn June: Wow! Thank you so much for your very ki...Jenn June: Wow! Thank you so much for your very kind and sweet words. You really brought a smile to my face this morning!<br /><br />We were just laughing about my nighttime romp through the cow pasture last night. Gosh that was a mess!<br /><br />I really appreciate you and what a sweet spirit you always have. It means a lot that you read my posts! <br /><br />Likewise, I always enjoy reading your posts and it is easy for me to see the talent you have. Your photography is also amazing! I am glad we have connected in this blogging universe!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-18414525821903959462012-03-10T05:58:16.822-06:002012-03-10T05:58:16.822-06:00Shelly, your writing is some of the best I've ...Shelly, your writing is some of the best I've read here in blogland. Whenever I read one of your posts, I'm completely drawn in to the scenes you describe and I'm always left either laughing or crying - never without emotion. When I read your "Midnight Cowgirl" post I laughed out loud, then almost cried for you because I felt so badly that you didn't get to enjoy your quiet night on the couch with your novel like you'd planned. I read that one to my husband too. His eyes widened as the events of your night unfolded. It was almost unbelievable that you went through that. Life is so funny with it's twists and turns. Your "Wild Story of Love and Betrayel" was another classic and now this one has touched my heart and left me with a tear of joy in my eye. I really think you should compile your stories into a book and publish them. I'd sure buy it! And I'd buy copies for all of my friends as gifts too. You really are that good! You have a real gift and I thank you for sharing it here. <br /><br />I read a lot of posts in Google Reader on my phone these days so that's why I haven't commented for so long. I always jump right over to yours as soon as I see one and I'm never disappointed. Thank you for all the kind comments you've left on mine. You are truly a blessing.Jennifer https://www.blogger.com/profile/14785197262272189538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-58656164473285647522012-03-09T21:10:31.971-06:002012-03-09T21:10:31.971-06:00Crystal Mary: I have really begun to notice with s...Crystal Mary: I have really begun to notice with some of these people, as their bodies and minds deteriorate, their souls take on a more vigorous vibrancy, one that I can sense. It is clear to me they are fine with shedding their earthly trappings, getting ready for that trip to their real home. Hugs to you, my friend!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-49641369908271895022012-03-09T20:17:48.727-06:002012-03-09T20:17:48.727-06:00Nursing homes are much nicer than they used to be....Nursing homes are much nicer than they used to be. Yours here in this story is one such lovely place.. Really, we all desire to be with like minded, similar aged people. It is another step forward in life. It is one where they are shortly to be taken home,to be with, the lover of their souls. As I age the relevance of all this comes to me. I am slowing down.. Where once I raced, literally ran around an emergency department, now I limp around the house and shops..Life changes and we have to embrace the changes. Much love to you. xxSr Crystal Mary Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509227559164880311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-80622810741069450142012-03-09T15:58:57.978-06:002012-03-09T15:58:57.978-06:00Lydia: Thank you- those ladies really touched me. ...Lydia: Thank you- those ladies really touched me. We never lose our humanity, no matter how old we are or the situation our minds and bodies are in.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-85205823897852715882012-03-09T15:58:09.375-06:002012-03-09T15:58:09.375-06:00Crystal: What a wonderful, beautiful thing you did...Crystal: What a wonderful, beautiful thing you did by investing your time and care into that woman. You made her last days ones of love and peace instead of abandonment and sorrow. I think we all have that capacity in us. Good for you for tapping into it.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-43672664762686892872012-03-09T15:38:43.843-06:002012-03-09T15:38:43.843-06:00Shelly, you have such a tender heart. I love to r...Shelly, you have such a tender heart. I love to read your writings. You tell a story so well. You make people feel. That's what we want. To feel something.<br /><br />I used to visit a woman regularly at a nursing home. she was bilingual in life but had a stroke and forgot how to speak English. I went and visited her once a month until she passed away. She loved for me to paint her nails. Her nails were strong and beautiful. I would also sing hymns in Spanish to her, which she loved. Often shoe would tell me of people in the nursing home that had passed away. She expressed jealousy. She said it wasn't fair that God had kept her Here so long. When she finally passed I was sad and missed her. But happy for her too. It was what she wanted.Crystal Pistolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16384208762919600611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-63559376196817773472012-03-09T15:37:33.728-06:002012-03-09T15:37:33.728-06:00What a beautiful story. Thank you so much for post...What a beautiful story. Thank you so much for posting this. As you can see by the comments, you're really affecting people! :)Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-32825206944769055072012-03-09T14:24:41.321-06:002012-03-09T14:24:41.321-06:00Nezzy: You are so right- one of life's great b...Nezzy: You are so right- one of life's great blessings are true friends, no matter the age. Thank you for stopping by!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-13485537061283818082012-03-09T11:29:32.609-06:002012-03-09T11:29:32.609-06:00What a beautifully heartfelt story this was and so...What a beautifully heartfelt story this was and so well written too!!!<br /><br />This was simply a beautiful act of kindness. No matter the age a good friend is one of life's most precious treasures!<br /><br />Thank you for this sweetie!<br /><br />God bless and have yourself a fantastic weekend!!! :o)Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-32256874486863192722012-03-09T10:07:45.409-06:002012-03-09T10:07:45.409-06:00Pearl: May we all have friends like that who will ...Pearl: May we all have friends like that who will last our whole life long.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-23559854217368628452012-03-09T10:00:31.186-06:002012-03-09T10:00:31.186-06:00Oh, Shelly. How beautiful.
At all ages, we need ...Oh, Shelly. How beautiful.<br /><br />At all ages, we need friends. Going through difficulties knowing that there are people who feel for you make the burden lighter.<br /><br />I hope to be this lucky as I age.<br /><br />PearlPearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05261369905176088917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-90517127771922489382012-03-08T16:07:10.891-06:002012-03-08T16:07:10.891-06:00Marsha: What very kind words- thank you! I was ama...Marsha: What very kind words- thank you! I was amazed to see how deep their compassion and love run even though they are undergoing such huge mental challenges. I was the one blessed.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-13247879747804108312012-03-08T15:32:30.268-06:002012-03-08T15:32:30.268-06:00Shelly,
You have a loving way of pointing out that...Shelly,<br />You have a loving way of pointing out that the eye of the beholder can either be softly sympathetic or negatively jaundiced.<br /><br />Obviously yours is one of the former. This was a wonderful and insightful post. Having spent many hours and sometimes days in this type of facility, visiting, singing, doing handcrafts, I can tell you from experience that your positive attitude is a blessing to those you touch. :) Blessings to you - MarshaMarsha Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05880659808422182525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-58546198001979238792012-03-08T07:58:08.858-06:002012-03-08T07:58:08.858-06:00momto8: You are so right. It's when we forget ...momto8: You are so right. It's when we forget those connections that we fall into trouble.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-43997692346921459902012-03-08T07:44:53.441-06:002012-03-08T07:44:53.441-06:00we are all connected to each other in this world.....we are all connected to each other in this world....and one act of kindness like this benefits the whole world. maybe today we can all do an act of kindness for another human being and make the world a better place.momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-5459763252225934052012-03-08T06:52:47.598-06:002012-03-08T06:52:47.598-06:00Just Be Real: Thank you for stopping by!Just Be Real: Thank you for stopping by!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-286993258073753422012-03-08T03:04:31.169-06:002012-03-08T03:04:31.169-06:00Shelly, thank you for sharing such a wonderful and...Shelly, thank you for sharing such a wonderful and powerful story. Blessings.Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-81011252716297857232012-03-07T17:51:19.784-06:002012-03-07T17:51:19.784-06:00Karen: I'm so glad we have such wonderful youn...Karen: I'm so glad we have such wonderful young people going into this field, just like your daughter. They are loving, caring, and have the highest level of compassion.<br /><br />God bless your auntie- I hope she continues to thrive and blossom.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-3105910643435020492012-03-07T17:34:06.939-06:002012-03-07T17:34:06.939-06:00That sweet story brought tears to my eyes. My dau...That sweet story brought tears to my eyes. My daughter is a social worker and before she had her little girls she worked in a care facility. She loved these older people so much, and they really responded to her energy, honesty and vitality. It was sweet to see. Now that my aunt is in a facility (not a nursing home but one where there's a dining room and you don't cook for yourself) it's wonderful to see how these beautiful people have taken her under their wings and have helped her through her grief at my grandmother's passing. We, as her family, did everything we could, but she wouldn't have healed like she has without the additional help of these wonderful people who have now become her family as well. I owe them such a thank you!karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313237142656662148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-34706476410628654242012-03-07T11:01:38.805-06:002012-03-07T11:01:38.805-06:00Jenny: I so love the way you talk about your husba...Jenny: I so love the way you talk about your husband! I feel the same way about mine. I think it's a good measure of a man in three things: how they treat their mothers, how they treat animals, and how they treat the elderly.<br /><br />I am the one truly blessed to call you my friend! I hope you are feeling better and resting.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-58356052202305755112012-03-07T10:57:42.410-06:002012-03-07T10:57:42.410-06:00I'm so sorry to about Cindy's mom. I'l...I'm so sorry to about Cindy's mom. I'll never understand in this life the reason for the way so many lives end. someday, though, someday...Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-25500229242316307532012-03-07T06:56:14.756-06:002012-03-07T06:56:14.756-06:00Fresh fruit is a great idea! Richard and Elliot an...Fresh fruit is a great idea! Richard and Elliot and I must go back to Meadowview to see our friend Elizabeth, our hands full of giant oranges. <br />I admit to feeling taken aback (almost knocked over) by the aroma of care centers, and unprepared for the sight of people in wheelchairs staring blankly toward the ceiling. Then, when my husband started reaching out, saying hello, shaking a hand, stopping to listen, I learned a great lesson. I was so glad that this man was my husband. When I am old, his hand is the one I want to be holding. So I would be like the woman who cries every day, thinking that her beloved has died. But what a gift to have these friends who care! This is the true meaning of life, to love one another. You inspire me with your stories and the way you reach out to all people, children, adults, elderly, and those who are largely ignored. What a blessing that you are also my friend! Thank you for sharing these beautiful moments of life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16456360103620523621noreply@blogger.com