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Doesn’t anyone else feel …… ?

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@kjc48 I’m trying. But it’s just such reasonable explanation that makes me think I’m failing if I’m not perfectly patient all of the time.
I’m grateful for those who tell their stores and admit their feelings on here, which helps me realize I’m not failing any more than anyone else, in my duty.

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@sunnygardens "Perfectly Patient" now that has a lyrical ring to it! I don't anyone of us that are perfectly patient. Admitting our feelings is a good thing because we're not in denial, we know what we're up against, we may not like it, but we do it out of love. Never think you're failing......that's not a good word in our caregiver vocabulary. We're trying, we're human, we make mistakes, but we show up every day. And someone who shows up is not a failure. Best, Karla

@sunnygardens No you are not failing, simply going through an extremely difficult situation, to say the least. I try to take one day at a time, meeting all of my husband’s needs, and at the end of the day, I feel I’ve done by best, loving him through this cruel disease. I know my prayers are heard, and I know where I draw my strength. I hope, too, that you will let go and know you are doing your best each day, and be proud of who you are and the good that you’re doing for your loved one. Lots of love…