tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561962335138048499.post5819114205916197848..comments2023-08-01T00:57:18.554-07:00Comments on Flat sound of wooden clogs: Art as an antidote to nursing homesSharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13535348885585528618noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561962335138048499.post-67787693806640845492009-02-20T09:15:00.000-08:002009-02-20T09:15:00.000-08:00A suggestion that worked for me when my elderly fa...A suggestion that worked for me when my elderly father was in a re-hab...make friends - try to connect with the nurses and care givers that are in the facility. It will be a great comfort to you, to know about the people that are trying to help your mother.Lynn Atwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08166599037768329109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561962335138048499.post-11937038904423910412009-02-01T06:46:00.000-08:002009-02-01T06:46:00.000-08:00Sharon, I am thinking of you. Though both my 80+pa...Sharon, I am thinking of you. Though both my 80+parents are still alive and healthy, I often wonder about what lies ahead ahead. <BR/>Good idea to do some contour drawings. I find them to be very peaceful, meditative and with no pressure except the one you put on the pen as it wanders around the page. Take care.Jennifer Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11055322955648732681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561962335138048499.post-70308825818065547172009-01-30T13:26:00.000-08:002009-01-30T13:26:00.000-08:00Thanks for the hug, Sherry! Jana,Your are so right...Thanks for the hug, Sherry! <BR/><BR/>Jana,<BR/>Your are so right, osteoporosis and bad balance is a deadly combination. Every time my mother falls, I suddenly remember how important it is to exercise.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535348885585528618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561962335138048499.post-31310742020602484922009-01-30T10:46:00.000-08:002009-01-30T10:46:00.000-08:00All I can say is I understand! I have a complicate...All I can say is I understand! I have a complicated relationship with my mother and expect to be in a similar situation in the not too distant future. She has osteoporosis, poor balance, and a house piled with clutter that despite my sister and I trying to help, always ends up just as cluttered within a short time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561962335138048499.post-17940248243940557492009-01-29T14:15:00.000-08:002009-01-29T14:15:00.000-08:00Sharon, I wish I could give you a real hug, but a ...Sharon, I wish I could give you a real hug, but a virtual one will have to do for now. You sound like this is a dark time for you, and I hope you can be patient with yourself and take care of both your physical and emotional needs. It may not be a time when you can read or do much art, but if you can take a walk, talk to a friend, or laugh at a silly movie, that might be what you need now. You know best. And I hope that as her physical pain lessens your mom can become a bit less needy. You sound like you are doing everything you can.Sherry Pierce Thurnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12949006925160703266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561962335138048499.post-159568559236686872009-01-28T11:29:00.000-08:002009-01-28T11:29:00.000-08:00I feel weepy all over again, after reading your ki...I feel weepy all over again, after reading your kind comments and suggestions for coping. Thank you so much.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13535348885585528618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561962335138048499.post-50576504983648129792009-01-28T11:03:00.000-08:002009-01-28T11:03:00.000-08:00My heart goes out to you. Recognize the difference...My heart goes out to you. Recognize the difference between what you can change, and what you can't. (from a voice of experience).Sand Hill Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00272519786636794477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561962335138048499.post-41813897797470286072009-01-28T10:52:00.000-08:002009-01-28T10:52:00.000-08:00Sharon, You have a way with words: this one parag...Sharon, You have a way with words: this one paragraph contains so much ... it reverberates with all the difficulties you're facing. It must be hard to get in the mood to paint, let alone make the time. Resourceful as ever, though, I think your plan to do contour drawings is a good one--may that meandering line lead you to a more centered and restful place!laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11999450626008299190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561962335138048499.post-42633695712832603712009-01-28T10:45:00.000-08:002009-01-28T10:45:00.000-08:00Oh how I feel your pain, it is so hard to be helpl...Oh how I feel your pain, it is so hard to be helpless on the side lines too - I have been there - All you can do is visit as often as possible and bring her any fun you can to keep her busy - I pray she makes a speedy recovery!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08394915578291177357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561962335138048499.post-77910326137838040322009-01-28T07:06:00.000-08:002009-01-28T07:06:00.000-08:00Oh, I can so relate to that. I'm tearing up just ...Oh, I can so relate to that. I'm tearing up just reading this, Sharon. My mother had such a struggle at the end of her life, and when she at one point had to go to a "rehab center" that was really more of a dismal nursing home setting, I ached having to leave her there. She was scared and depressed, and it haunted me forever. I hope she can recuperate and get out soon!A Brush with Colorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07638723986208929476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561962335138048499.post-39691765075549889952009-01-28T06:06:00.000-08:002009-01-28T06:06:00.000-08:00Oh Sharon, I'm so sorry. What a difficult time for...Oh Sharon, I'm so sorry. What a difficult time for you, as well as for your mom. And I know what you mean about the mother-daughter relationship sometimes being fraught. Sending you a big virtual hug. Hoping your mom's health improves very soon. And keep painting! xoparis parfaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457437124988976587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561962335138048499.post-4302425110286249662009-01-28T05:03:00.000-08:002009-01-28T05:03:00.000-08:00Oh Sharon. I wish your poor mother quickly out of...Oh Sharon. I wish your poor mother quickly out of that place and for your muse to give you a hug and let you paint again.Robyn Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01663604160297996421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4561962335138048499.post-31066999590446103072009-01-28T02:11:00.000-08:002009-01-28T02:11:00.000-08:00You're going through a tough time - wish you stren...You're going through a tough time - wish you strength and a reconnection with your paintbrush.Cathy Gatlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05004501411878060668noreply@blogger.com