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Void
Carol Bradley Bursack
Monday, June 29, 2009 at 07:16 AMre: Void
Clara
Friday, July 17, 2009 at 02:53 PMHi Bill,
It must be hard to fill that void, many caretakers experience that empty feeling... all of a sudden you have time for you, which you have not had in years .It takes a while to get used to that. I remember you wanting to go to the Carribean Islands. Now you can. Your golf tournament is a great idea and will give you a reason to get up in the morning. I am so glad you stopped looking for happiness in the bottle, because that my friend is NOT the way to go.
Your Mom is in a good place, you did everything you could possibly do and now it is time to live yor life to the fullest. You might even find a partner.
I still get up every morning, express gratitude about being alive and wish happiness, health and safety to friend and foe every day. Some people don't understand how I can be so happy when my husband and I are dealing with this horrible disease.
We are truly trying to live the best life possible.
I may need your advice later, if I ever need to place him in a home. I will try to keep him at home as long as possible and am blessed with family living in the same town willing to help.
Take care Bill and keep us posted.
P.S. I rearrange the house almost every night after my husband goes to bed, tools have found their way into the kitchen, dishes are out in the garaga etc. I am sure you are very familiar with this scenario.
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You're looking in the right direction to fill the void left by giving direct care for your mom, Bill. I'm glad you've got good memories and that spurs you on to help others who are coping with many of the things you've had to handle. Living in CA and having used the health care system for your mom gives you a good starting point for helping other CA residents. Keep checking in. We love hearing from you.
Carol