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Okay. Here I Go

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I’m here because I joined the YMCA in November. It’s right around the corner and I have yet to make use of my, membership. I have been with WordPress a lot longer, have posted a few blogs, but though my computer is right in my living room, I have yet to maintain a steady blog. I decided to go public with blogging to conquer my fear of sharing, to toughen up, so to speak. Knowing I have an audience will encourage me to up my game. I read the blogs here and I admire everyone for their commitment. I want … Continue reading Okay. Here I Go

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The Wait

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          The Wait The last time that I saw you, I sat right down and cried. I felt my heart inside me, had shriveled up and died. You stood there waving at me, cause you were going away. I didn’t think that I could live without you for one day. I sit alone day after day and night after lonely night. So many things just feel so wrong, so few things feel so right. It’s been this way for 9 long months, I miss you so damned much. I want to see your handsome face I want to feel your … Continue reading The Wait

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You Are The One

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When I feel that I’m weak, you make me feel stronger. When my happiness is brief, you make it last longer. When I feel that it’s too dark, you bring in the light. When I feel that it’s all wrong, you always make it right. When I’ve fallen down, you help me to stand. When I reach out cause I’m lost, you give me your hand. When I feel my wings are broken, and I want to cry. You’re the one who reminds me, that I can still fly. When I feel I cannot tell a lie from what is … Continue reading You Are The One

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Tick Tock

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Counting hours that turn into days, my love for you in so many ways, Becomes like the ticking of a clock. The seconds pass, then the hours pass too, days upon days when I think of you, Becomes like the ticking of a clock. From daylight to nightfall, from dusk to dawn, the love from you that I depend upon, Becomes like the ticking of a clock. Patiently waiting for the day we meet, the sound I hear as my heart skips a beat, Becomes like the ticking of a clock. I walk on beaches, I walk down my street, … Continue reading Tick Tock

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Can You Really Walk a Mile In the Shoes of a Quadreplegic ?

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“_* _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ** _* _ _ * * ***_ * *_* _*_* _ _ _ _ *_ _* _ _* * ***.” “Nothing ever changes.” “Twelve years is too long. I’m tired of nurses. I’m tired of my family. I’m tired of wishing I were dead.” I couldn’t escape Michael’s words, or the image of him lying in bed using Morse Code to tap out his emotions. What could I say? How could I respond? Empathy: Webster says “this is the ability to share in another’s emotions, thoughts; or feelings”. I don’t believe … Continue reading Can You Really Walk a Mile In the Shoes of a Quadreplegic ?

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Misty Mornings

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Misty mornings make me think of him, not for any particular reason. Misty mornings make me think, and when I think, I think of him. Thinking of You In the morning and at night, in sunshine and in showers, All I do is think of you and this goes on for hours. I know there’s other things in life, that I should really do, But even in the midst of it, there’s still the thoughts of you. My mind is out of focus, my actions out of touch, I guess it could be possible that, I think of you too … Continue reading Misty Mornings

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Loving Chris

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Tagged: I’m It When I think of you it amazes me, that someone like you could exist. It always takes my breath away, remembering the first time we kissed. I think of your voice when you say my name, it always feels like a caress. I have no free will left, no thoughts of my own, for now it’s my heart you possess. I remember that day I looked on my page, the first time I looked in your eyes. Wasn’t looking for romance, not looking for love, can’t believe I was caught by surprise Going profile by profile, buying … Continue reading Loving Chris

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The Rewards and Heartbreak of Home Care Nursing

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Home care nursing can be a very rewarding experience. Nursing anywhere is rewarding. The death of a patient is always sad, but the one on one experience of home care nursing takes losing a patient to another level. In this blog I will share the lives of three of the most extraordinary people I had the privilege to know and love. From patient to friend When I met Michael, he was 22 years old. He had a C-4 spinal injury. This meant he had no feeling or movement below his shoulders. When I read his case file, it said Michael … Continue reading The Rewards and Heartbreak of Home Care Nursing

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My Love

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My Love My phone makes a noise when a message comes through I check every time in case it’s from you Right now you’re away in some faraway place, so I close my eyes and I picture your face I whisper your name and hope that you hear I squeeze my pillow and pretend that you’re near I look out my window at the stars up above, and Ask for your safety “please protect my love” I try not to cry, I try to be strong I listen and listen to your favorite song Forever and for always you’ll stay … Continue reading My Love