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Four years ago, I began working in my areas local nursing homes...I wanted to give a little something back...Within the first two weeks, I discovered the travesty of elder care in this country...Inferior care, neglect, abuse....It was heartbreaking and it made me feel ashamed...It made me angry....I soon began advocating for these wonderful elderly men and woman who are responsible for many of the comforts and the luxuries we enjoy today....They deserve nothing but the best care...They deserve to be treated with dignity....They have always given me back so much more then I give them...They teach me about life and living...This is one "very special" woman's story...A woman I loved, a woman who loved me...
"Invisible" When our first baby came, I was young, I was strong.....beautiful too. We only made it then because you had me and I had you. Remember how easy we thought our life would be? You, our baby boy, and me? Oh how innocent we were then, Only faith to guide us, no crystal ball to look in. Somehow, through hard work and love we made it , didn't we, And when our second child arrived, learned just what life would be. Up at dawn to see you off, your tattered jacket made me cry. I knew that you would toil for us until your time on high. For nearly twenty years, you labored in that mine While I cooked and cleaned and loved our kids, I knew we would be fine. The day you came home early, I thought surely somethings wrong, but you greeted me with flowers, a kiss, and then a song! I got that new position, better hours and good pay. Dear wife our years of sacrifice end right now, today! The next twenty years were happy, we traveled just a bit. I enrolled in college, you became Vice President! I thought the night they voted you "Achiever of the Year", my heart would burst with pride for you husband dear. The day our Lord took you home came so suddenly. I thought my pain would never end, I wanted you here with me. So many people from near and far came to pay respect. They spoke about your kindness, they spoke of your success. Some of them I did not know but they knew me through you. They said you sang my praises, they said your love was true. And so my dear departed, as I lie here in this bed I hold you close remembering everything they said. I have so many hours to think, so much time to pass, as strangers try to tend to me, so fast, so fast, so fast! Sometime they hurt me in their haste, sometime they make me cry. Dear God, I'm so ashamed, sometimes I wish to die! Too often I am thirsty, but the water I can't reach. I call for help and no one comes, I feel my anger peak! Everyday I wonder why most don't understand I want to do more for myself and with their help I can. So husband, as I lie here with nothing else to do, I wonder, have I become "invisible"? I know you wonder too…..  |
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Awesome Leigh..My heart and advocacy is with the elderly too..I love the 'oldies' in my care, and they know it 100%..It makes my job in the Nursing Home so much easier, and the stories they have relayed to me from their early days too now are fantastic..
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Edited by
iam4u
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Tue 02/07/12 07:15 PM
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Reading this sweet write,,and taken into its flight.
I remembered the many I have known, who now have passed on. Pushing them around the dance floor, big smiles on their face. All of them laughing and blushing as I told them how good they were. All in their wheel chairs,,we always had a ball. But on any given mornings, I'd hear their screamed out calls. Hear how long it took them, to have their beds remade. I felt here your heart and fear, and the prices they have paid. with tears in my eyes,,for all the ones now gone,,and the ones still over looked here in every nursing home we have,,all because PROFITS a greater demand,,than being as caring and good as they can. THANKS LEIGH FOR LETTING THIS FRIEND STAND HERE PROUD AND BE SEEN and thank YOU and Ainjel,,for the REAL LOVING CARE YOU HAVE GIVEN THESE FOLKS WHO ARE SO WEAK,,, 
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Beautiful.
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Awesome Leigh..My heart and advocacy is with the elderly too..I love the 'oldies' in my care, and they know it 100%..It makes my job in the Nursing Home so much easier, and the stories they have relayed to me from their early days too now are fantastic.. Ainjel why am I not surprised to learn that you are a caregiver ....Your tender heart, your appreciation for the beautifully expressed thoughts of so many writers here....Thank you sweetie for reading this and commenting, but more importantly thank you for loving and caring for these wonderful men and women...
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Reading this sweet write,,and taken into its flight. I remembered the many I have known, who now have passed on. Pushing them around the dance floor, big smiles on their face. All of them laughing and blushing as I told them how good they were. All in their wheel chairs,,we always had a ball. But on any given mornings, I'd hear their screamed out calls. Hear how long it took them, to have their beds remade. I felt here your heart and fear, and the prices they have paid. with tears in my eyes,,for all the ones now gone,,and the ones still over looked here in every nursing home we have,,all because PROFITS a greater demand,,than being as caring and good as they can. THANKS LEIGH FOR LETTING THIS FRIEND STAND HERE PROUD AND BE SEEN and thank YOU and Ainjel,,for the REAL LOVING CARE YOU HAVE GIVEN THESE FOLKS WHO ARE SO WEAK,,, She was an amazing woman T, I was blessed to know her...and caring for her was a pleasure and a privilege....
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Beautiful. (((Ruth)))...Thank you beautiful....
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Beautiful indeed.
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A beautiful story with a sad ending....Thanks for commenting Jerry! to ...
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Beautiful indeed. Tazz!! As always, thank you...I so appreciate the special love you send out to all of us here!
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Beautiful write Leigh...
Years ago I worked in a nursing home just on weekends as I had lots of time.. I had one lady that loved to have her hair brushed and braided.. they don't ask for much, just need a little TLC... My late husband was in a nursing home 4 months for rehab after back surgery.. It was a nightmare everyday... |
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Beautiful write Leigh... Years ago I worked in a nursing home just on weekends as I had lots of time.. I had one lady that loved to have her hair brushed and braided.. they don't ask for much, just need a little TLC... My late husband was in a nursing home 4 months for rehab after back surgery.. It was a nightmare everyday... Thank you sweetie!...Thanks for reading and commenting...I am sorry you and your late husband had to go through abad experience...It happens way too much in our country and awareness is half the battle to improving sub care for our elders....They need us, our love and support, our eyes and ears, our voice...By advocating for them and their rights, we can make a difference.....Hugs and love to you!!
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Am doing a catch up of alot I have missed
this was a very beautifully written experession of concern, pain and love and I found it moved me greatly.... |
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And.......
This should be published by the way...It would be read and recognised and felt by many, this is as real as it could be for somany people it has such potential momentum behind it that I would support it's cause....
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And....... This should be published by the way...It would be read and recognised and felt by many, this is as real as it could be for somany people it has such potential momentum behind it that I would support it's cause.... Thank you for these kind words Rich..
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once in a while, a write as beautiful and sweet as this come along, and it would etched in my heart and wish that there'll be more appreciation of the dear elderlys...thanks for sharing, Leigh! GOD BLESS YOU!
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once in a while, a write as beautiful and sweet as this come along, and it would etched in my heart and wish that there'll be more appreciation of the dear elderlys...thanks for sharing, Leigh! GOD BLESS YOU! Thank you (((Kale))) ...This means a lot to me ....God bless you too
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Four years ago, I began working in my areas local nursing homes...I wanted to give a little something back...Within the first two weeks, I discovered the travesty of elder care in this country...Inferior care, neglect, abuse....It was heartbreaking and it made me feel ashamed...It made me angry....I soon began advocating for these wonderful elderly men and woman who are responsible for many of the comforts and the luxuries we enjoy today....They deserve nothing but the best care...They deserve to be treated with dignity....They have always given me back so much more then I give them...They teach me about life and living...This is one "very special" woman's story...A woman I loved, a woman who loved me... "Invisible" When our first baby came, I was young, I was strong.....beautiful too. We only made it then because you had me and I had you. Remember how easy we thought our life would be? You, our baby boy, and me? Oh how innocent we were then, Only faith to guide us, no crystal ball to look in. Somehow, through hard work and love we made it , didn't we, And when our second child arrived, learned just what life would be. Up at dawn to see you off, your tattered jacket made me cry. I knew that you would toil for us until your time on high. For nearly twenty years, you labored in that mine While I cooked and cleaned and loved our kids, I knew we would be fine. The day you came home early, I thought surely somethings wrong, but you greeted me with flowers, a kiss, and then a song! I got that new position, better hours and good pay. Dear wife our years of sacrifice end right now, today! The next twenty years were happy, we traveled just a bit. I enrolled in college, you became Vice President! I thought the night they voted you "Achiever of the Year", my heart would burst with pride for you husband dear. The day our Lord took you home came so suddenly. I thought my pain would never end, I wanted you here with me. So many people from near and far came to pay respect. They spoke about your kindness, they spoke of your success. Some of them I did not know but they knew me through you. They said you sang my praises, they said your love was true. And so my dear departed, as I lie here in this bed I hold you close remembering everything they said. I have so many hours to think, so much time to pass, as strangers try to tend to me, so fast, so fast, so fast! Sometime they hurt me in their haste, sometime they make me cry. Dear God, I'm so ashamed, sometimes I wish to die! Too often I am thirsty, but the water I can't reach. I call for help and no one comes, I feel my anger peak! Everyday I wonder why most don't understand I want to do more for myself and with their help I can. So husband, as I lie here with nothing else to do, I wonder, have I become "invisible"? I know you wonder too….. |
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Somehow I missed this before. I'm glad it was revived and I got to read it now
 It's wonderful that you have brightened the days of the elderly you have come in contact with. I'm sure they look forward to seeing your smile even before you enter their room
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