As Caregivers, you are unspoken heroes...

Posted by bigjoek (Joe Kralicek) @bigjoek, Apr 18 7:38am

These poems are for caregivers, one from a recipient's point of view, one a thank you to care givers, one reflects thoughts of a caregiver who receives no pay, no glory, no honor for what they do. But... know that it is truly appreciated. Sometimes those who are the most grateful, cannot put to words their gratitude.
It's ok to share these. All I ask is that my name and copyright information remain intact.
Peace
God Bless
Joe K

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Apr 18 3:57pm

@bigjoek These poems are beautiful and heart warming. The last one, “who will care for me,” really struck a cord with me. I remember saying that so frequently when my oldest son (now 54) was in elementary school and was SO difficult. He took all of my energy and emotion. Today, I think he would be diagnosed as on the autism spectrum but that diagnosis didn’t exist then. And today, he is a successful, loving man. Thank you

bigjoek (Joe Kralicek) | @bigjoek | Apr 18 4:05pm

In reply to @becsbuddy "@bigjoek These poems are beautiful and heart warming. The last one, “who will care for me,”..." + (show)

I cannot tell you how much it warms my heart to know that the poems I've penned have hit home for so many! I am so very glad I stumbled on this site, and am able to share the gift I've been given, with those who really need. The most amazing part of this gift is my poems take but minutes to write, and are never edited, except for spelling and punctuation errors. The words read, are exactly as they landed on the computer screen, envelopes, scraps of paper, napkins, and a few other non sensical items... I carry a pen and paper everywhere I go because I never know when He will send me another to write. I've tried recording, but found that speaking the words that come, take them away from me. I must write. Feel free to share with someone you know could use the message that poem sends. I am happy to share!
Thank you,
Peace
God Bless
Joe K.

providence1960 | @providence1960 | Apr 19 9:39am

Thank you for your meaningful and heartfelt beautiful poetry.

bigjoek (Joe Kralicek) | @bigjoek | Apr 19 9:56am

In reply to @providence1960 "Thank you for your meaningful and heartfelt beautiful poetry." + (show)

As I have stated before, it is an honor, and privilege to share with others the gifts that God has given me! I smile each time I see a comment, knowing that what I have been able to write, has given voice to someone's thoughts, who hasn't the words to express themselves.
It is an awesome gift, and responsibility to write, and share these! Thank you for your compliment, and your comment, it means a great deal to me!
As I have said also, I have a LOT more on the Facebook page I dedicated to my poetry.
I am hoping I have found someone to help me publish the remaining 250 or so poems I have not had published yet! Fingers crossed, prayers said!
Peace
God Bless
Joe K.

tay1 | @tay1 | Apr 19 11:20am

These are beautiful! I had a kidney transplant in Nov 2003 and he was my untiring and selfless caregiver. It is now my turn to return that kindness to him as he is going through the confusion of memory loss and the physical pain of an aging body. I pray that I will be a kinder person by reading daily your gift of words. Thank you again for sharing! 💕

bigjoek (Joe Kralicek) | @bigjoek | Apr 19 11:34am

In reply to @tay1 "These are beautiful! I had a kidney transplant in Nov 2003 and he was my untiring..." + (show)

I cannot tell you how humbling it is to see so many comments praising the works I've penned! I am a liver transplant recipient (November 1, 1992) and my bride was and still is my caregiver. I cannot thank our caregivers enough for the sacrifices they have given, nor can I thank them enough for the selflessness, compassion, and love shown during the hardest of times.
With these poems, all can express feelings they have, but cannot put to words. I am honored to be that person who brings to life feelings that are hard to express.
Thank you for your comment, and kind words!

Peace
God Bless
Joe K.