tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.comments2023-10-14T10:57:40.418-04:00Realityarts - Inspiration, Art and CreativityAmanda Troughthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comBlogger2652125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-35450858799992572212023-10-05T17:40:36.570-04:002023-10-05T17:40:36.570-04:00I hear you Valerie-Jael, I use to feel that I shou...I hear you Valerie-Jael, I use to feel that I should be able to do it all myself until I couldn't. There were also times where having someone say give me a break for 30 minutes just to sit with mum would have meant so much. Most of the time I had my art journal and a few supplies and would give myself a break while mum rested. Thank you for the visit. I hope you are able to take that muchAmanda Troughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-50146650529018310912023-10-04T07:47:29.350-04:002023-10-04T07:47:29.350-04:00I cared for my husband for 17 years, which was har... I cared for my husband for 17 years, which was hard. In the meantime I need some care myself, and it's hard to accept! ValerieValerie-Jaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01538850820168903865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-32325049592813010632023-03-21T18:11:23.842-04:002023-03-21T18:11:23.842-04:00Thank you so much for your visit Cris, it indeed w...Thank you so much for your visit Cris, it indeed was a rewarding journeyAmanda Troughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-61839493641076216692022-10-20T19:20:38.004-04:002022-10-20T19:20:38.004-04:00Not sure when this was written; I just happened ac...Not sure when this was written; I just happened across it when checking some other things on your blog. BIG hugs to you! Caretaking is not an easy endeavor, but a very rewarding one. I think your A - Z is pretty spot on!Cris Peacockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11687175451857121491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-51635694333389761032022-10-07T17:01:01.281-04:002022-10-07T17:01:01.281-04:00I am so sorry, Amanda. It is hard to lose our pare...I am so sorry, Amanda. It is hard to lose our parents and family members. I lost my mother 12 years before she died. Alzheimer's is a cruel disease. Sending love and understanding! Sounds like your mother had a full life as did mine!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-30063595838447582362022-10-02T12:22:15.451-04:002022-10-02T12:22:15.451-04:00I love this post. So glad you decided to do the UB...I love this post. So glad you decided to do the UBC now. I lost my mom right after I had a stroke. Recently I found an audio of an interview my daughter did with her. So precious. As I’m sure your memory book was to your mother and to you now. I look forward to following you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-45609740346324294112022-10-01T22:55:20.437-04:002022-10-01T22:55:20.437-04:00I’m sorry, Amanda. Sending much love. I’m sorry, Amanda. Sending much love. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-46105683248048542472022-10-01T19:42:23.022-04:002022-10-01T19:42:23.022-04:00I totally agree! Too often we put things off and b...I totally agree! Too often we put things off and before we know it, time has flown by and we haven't done anything with our lives. We need to start living for today and not tomorrow! We need to start taking risks and going after our dreams! We can't keep waiting for tomorrow because it might never come. Let's take charge of our lives and make something happen!The Gratitude Guruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11414889634828777985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-3300337714775651862022-10-01T19:21:06.188-04:002022-10-01T19:21:06.188-04:00I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She looks l...I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She looks like a lovely person and it sounds like she lived her life to the fullest! Diana Diana Walkerhttps://dianawalker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-23744786521204442042022-10-01T18:04:01.512-04:002022-10-01T18:04:01.512-04:00I'm so sorry for your loss, Amanda. This morni...I'm so sorry for your loss, Amanda. This morning, we placed my sister-in-law's ashes in her final resting place. Your comment about how easy it is to forget how fast time flies really struck me. Then you asked what we're hiding from, we are not promised tomorrow...I really needed to read this today. Glad to see you back for another UBC. Kimberly Wintershttps://www.didyoubringthehummus.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-61921019119170132962022-09-16T18:51:45.721-04:002022-09-16T18:51:45.721-04:00Su, many thanks, blessings!Su, many thanks, blessings!Amanda Troughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-81459625585878957292022-09-16T18:50:50.768-04:002022-09-16T18:50:50.768-04:00Gayle, sorry to hear about your Mum - special ladi...Gayle, sorry to hear about your Mum - special ladies our Mavis's, thank you for your encouragementAmanda Troughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-42453624006785073342022-09-16T18:49:26.397-04:002022-09-16T18:49:26.397-04:00Thank you so muchThank you so muchAmanda Troughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-3405050793604949492022-09-13T11:20:42.564-04:002022-09-13T11:20:42.564-04:00Indeed, thanks ElaineIndeed, thanks ElaineAmanda Troughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-40294110347755830282022-09-13T11:19:25.056-04:002022-09-13T11:19:25.056-04:00Thank you :)Thank you :)Amanda Troughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-66127536263389537262022-09-13T11:12:01.652-04:002022-09-13T11:12:01.652-04:00Thank youThank youAmanda Troughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-52208796847979292492022-09-13T10:32:49.244-04:002022-09-13T10:32:49.244-04:00Thank you Rosa, Appreciate your words.Thank you Rosa, Appreciate your words.Amanda Troughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-30254714824566607502022-09-13T10:31:11.814-04:002022-09-13T10:31:11.814-04:00Thank you so muchThank you so muchAmanda Troughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-46518117234621651722022-09-07T14:36:39.854-04:002022-09-07T14:36:39.854-04:00Hilary, so good to hear from you, Thank you for yo...Hilary, so good to hear from you, Thank you for your kind words, it has been good to take the time away.Amanda Troughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-46619998445868269082022-09-07T14:35:21.362-04:002022-09-07T14:35:21.362-04:00Thank you so much Valerie-JaelThank you so much Valerie-JaelAmanda Troughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065774506000203979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-61296462297893003272022-09-06T21:14:05.140-04:002022-09-06T21:14:05.140-04:00You are the person you are because of your dear mo...You are the person you are because of your dear mother. She's holds a special honor. You know what else she holds? Your heart, where she will remain for eternity!<br />Blessings, my friend.suruhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16046056449840401413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-1111889023575926612022-09-03T15:52:19.617-04:002022-09-03T15:52:19.617-04:00I lost my mum a year ago, also a Mavis. May your m...I lost my mum a year ago, also a Mavis. May your memories warm your heart as you travel on this journey of grieving. Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09416412392949580949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-29356883556934354722022-09-02T19:42:23.176-04:002022-09-02T19:42:23.176-04:00Big hugs to you and your sister xxBig hugs to you and your sister xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-79032362079782058942022-09-02T18:37:41.619-04:002022-09-02T18:37:41.619-04:00So sorry for your loss, but she did live a very lo...So sorry for your loss, but she did live a very long life one we can only hope for 99 years! My prayers are with you dear Amanda. Take the time you need and reset.elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193272166842218104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8314399029884091272.post-36291125848831744622022-09-02T15:52:40.130-04:002022-09-02T15:52:40.130-04:00Sorry for your loss.Sorry for your loss.DigiNeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13834480573503095889noreply@blogger.com