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To anyone writing on this subject-- Caregiving is a talent to some extent. Some do it naturally others do not. It's like music, art, or math-- as a teacher it is clear to me that talents are different and cannot really be acquired or learned. You can be thrust into it, but you may never really adjust. As one who knows he is not, I fear it just like an exam that you must pass but will probably fail or get a very low grade.
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I have not been put to the test; but I am following your care givers group very closely. I am 67 and my husband is 69. I have noticed some changes in him and I am fearing the future. What I read from you all, is very humbling and I am learning a lot. If cancer is not for sissies, caregiving sound not much different. I am a cancer survivor. My husband cared for me with so much love and patience, that I feel I need to get ready in case he would need me. You all are such big examples! Just keep the good work. As I said before, there is a lot of silent people listening to you. We want to be there for you too. If you think you are doing this just for a loved one, you are not. You are doing it for us, and you are doing it for yourselves. We notice and we thank you.
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Hello @jshdma You have an interesting point of view on this.
I know in my situation the thought of being a caregiver never really entered my mind until the very day I had to be one. Looking back I know there are things I could have done better, but on the other hand I learned that often in life we never truly know what we are capable of until we must act.
Just as with exams...sometimes we surprise ourselves and ace that one we feared the most!
Strength, courage, and peace.