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I'Ll Envision For You: Diary of a Caregiver

I’ll envision for you The end of unsightly things So you see only the Beauty memories bring. I’ll strengthen the love in your heart So as the light fades There’s no fear of the dark. With every breath you take Faith, trust and hope will Strengthen the bonds we create. Being a caregiver is a labor of love Whose reassurance comes When we seek guidance from above. Knowing this task comes with a price We accept it and take on A personal sacrifice. Aside from life’s other to do’s There’s no provisions We won’t make for you. Continued patience is rest assured Fathomable only in walked steps And with faith, endured. For the long haul it’s just me and you Facing each day That comes anew. So until our last days are to arrive We’ll sit back and watch Each sun set and rise, No longer seeing unsightly things But forever holding The beauty memories bring. 6/28/20 JJSmalls

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Date: 1/3/2022 1:01:00 PM
Mrs Smalls , you came up big on this because I know what you went through. First my Father died in The nursing home and now my Mother who has dementia and is on hospice lived together in this same nursing. I go there almost everyday and people say I’m a great son but I go because I know she would go to see me. I loved this!!
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Date: 1/22/2021 8:24:00 PM
Caring for each other is so important... I really enjoyed reading your lovely poem, Juanita. Thank you...
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Date: 7/7/2020 11:23:00 AM
Beautiful reflective poetry..
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Juanita Smalls
Date: 7/7/2020 3:47:00 PM
Thank you Silent One and thank you for reading.

Book: Shattered Sighs