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#Caregiving is stressful and time-consuming; add on a commute and you can be spending many hours each week travelling back and forth.   If you are considering moving parents into your home, there are many things to consider both for you and your parents.  #agingparents #longdistancecaregiver #caregiving

- All You Need Is -

Hug
                                                is free
                                               recycling
                                         does not gets old
                                an encouragement in adversity
                  shared moments, simple pleasures means so much
                                            a sign of love
                                           heart's delight
                                              friendship
                                                 grow






                                              18/11/2020
                                    Sun :) - A-L Andresen :)
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                              Double Tetractys 6 Poetry Contest
                                    Sponsored by: Eve Roper
                                                   # 3
                                      2nd place in the contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Callus Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 9:05 AM
Yes, Anne-Lise, sometimes all ones needs is a kind word and a hug...they can work wonders! ~ Congratulations on your merited win. Hugs // paul
Andresen Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 9:50 AM
- Thank you very much for visits and congratulations, Paul :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Fowler Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 8:28 AM
I love the recycling aspect Anne-Lise. Beautifully written! Congratulations on the win! Linda
Andresen Avatar
December 8, 2020 at 9:49 AM
- Thank you very much Linda, for visits and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Agustin Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 4:43 AM
Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. God bless you.
Andresen Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 4:47 AM
- Thank you very much for visits and congratulations, Beata :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kerr Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 3:25 AM
Marvellous work and win, Anne-Lise. Congrats. Thanks for your goodwill soup mail and words of praise re my entry. Warmth Howard
Andresen Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 3:32 AM
- Thank you very much Howard, for visits and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Goldsmith Avatar
December 6, 2020 at 2:49 PM
Congratulations on your win. "Love It" Another hug, please. Enjoy your win with a hug and blessings................
Andresen Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 3:32 AM
- Thank you very much for visits and congratulations, Paula :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Kauffman Avatar
December 6, 2020 at 10:29 AM
Anne-Lise, I love the idea that hugs can always be "recycled" without worry of daily wear and tear! A simple pleasure indeed - one we are waiting to recycle when we can once again hug! Sending you a congratulatory hug!
Andresen Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 3:31 AM
- Sam, thank you very much for visits and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ashley Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 8:25 PM
This is such a beautiful interpretation of the picture, Anne-Lise. Hugs convey so much! Congratulations for your wonderful win in Eve's contest.. ~Susan
Andresen Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 3:31 AM
- Thank you very much for visits and congratulations, Susan :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Allison Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 4:35 PM
such lovely sentiments Anne-Lise:-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Happy Weekend:-) xx
Andresen Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 3:31 AM
- Jan, thank you very much for visits and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ranaweera  Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 5:15 AM
Congratulations, Anne-Lise, on your placement for piece with full of friendship hugs!!
Andresen Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 3:30 AM
- Thank you very much Newton for visits and congratulations :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Chamberlain Avatar
December 5, 2020 at 12:49 AM
The best things in life are free. :+) Congratulations on your winning placement.
Andresen Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 3:30 AM
- Thank you very much for visits and congratulations, Joanna :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Roper Avatar
December 4, 2020 at 10:43 PM
Congratulations on your winning placement. Oh, I miss my hugs :') Thank you for participating in the contest, Sunshine. Hugs Eve
Andresen Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 3:29 AM
- Thank you very much for my place on your winning list, Eve :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Buhagiar Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 3:43 AM
The picture says it all. Best for a win. ~~
Andresen Avatar
December 7, 2020 at 3:28 AM
- Thank you very much, Victor :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Daniel Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 1:32 AM
Hugs to you, Anne-lise for this wonderful poem:)
Andresen Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 2:19 AM
- Thank you very much, Jo :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Buehler Avatar
November 18, 2020 at 9:20 PM
Your heart tugging poem highlights the need for loving hugs in our lives, Anne-Lise. Beautiful!
Andresen Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 2:18 AM
- Thank you very much, Evelyn :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Ranaweera  Avatar
November 18, 2020 at 4:53 PM
A great representation of the image, Anne-Lise!! Good Luck in the contest!!
Andresen Avatar
November 20, 2020 at 2:18 AM
- Thank you very much, Newton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Wolf Avatar
November 18, 2020 at 3:32 PM
Sweet, sweeter, and Sweetest. You're right. Hugs ARE all we need. Sweet penning, Anne-Lise. :) gw
Andresen Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 3:55 AM
- Thank you very much, Gershon :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Mcdaid Avatar
November 18, 2020 at 3:25 PM
nicely painted anne lise wishing you a blessed week dear pal
Andresen Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 1:58 AM
- Thank you very much, Liam :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Dome Avatar
November 18, 2020 at 2:33 PM
So true my friend. A hiug can say so much. Something I muss. Very well done. Hope you won. Take care. Pete.
Andresen Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 1:57 AM
- Hug gives a warm feeling in the heat, Peter :) - Thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
One Avatar
November 18, 2020 at 12:38 PM
Very sweet..All you need is love
Andresen Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 1:55 AM
- We all need love, S.O. :) - Thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Horne Avatar
November 18, 2020 at 12:27 PM
lovely thoughts here
Andresen Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 1:54 AM
- Thank you very much, Jack :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Mcintosh Avatar
November 18, 2020 at 10:54 AM
Lovely write, friend. God bless you with a win
Andresen Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 1:53 AM
- Gina, thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Pandit Avatar
November 18, 2020 at 10:10 AM
Beautiful sentiments, Anne-Lise--all the best.
Andresen Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 1:53 AM
- Thank you very much, Vijay :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Y. Avatar
November 18, 2020 at 9:53 AM
Hi Anne-Lise, You've penned a well-written write for the contest. A hug let's someone know we care. I love hugs! Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
Andresen Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 1:52 AM
- No hugs for a long time ... a world without hugs, gets cold Alexis - Thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Downing  Avatar
November 18, 2020 at 8:59 AM
To give a hug and be hugged back is one of the best feeling in the world. A beautiful poem, Anne-Lise, I love it :)
Andresen Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 1:50 AM
- Many people miss a hug in these times, Akkina - Thank you very much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Cunningham Avatar
November 18, 2020 at 8:00 AM
Its often said the best things in life are free, how true that is. Good luck Anne. Tom
Andresen Avatar
November 19, 2020 at 1:48 AM
- There is truth in that saying, Tom :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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