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Some Things I Have Learned
I have learned I do not know it all.
Every day has something else to deal with. I have
learned to fight the insurance company. Their first
response is always “No.” So learn that and then ask
again. Sometimes there are ways around the “No” of an
insurance company.
I have learned that there are treasures in caregiving.
It’s not always Hell; actually, there are some blessed
moments that can be reaped. Look for these moments, then
go toward that area of life so both caregiver and care
recipient are blessed. I have learned to give it to God.
There are some things that are just not clear. So let go
and let God do within His will and care.
I have learned I can help others—especially those who
are where I was several years ago. I can be there for
them and they can be there for me. I have learned to
suck it up. I am not a special caregiver. There are
others in the same boat as I am. Some are even worse
off. I have learned to care... to simply be there, day
in and day out, so my loved one is blessed.
I have learned that others are watching—from my job,
from my church, from my neighbors. All are watching to
see how I am handling this ordeal. I have learned and I
am still learning in my caregiving experience.
John Patterson is a caregiver who
posted his thoughts on our Caretips forum.
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