Treebywater Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I found this quote today and when I read it I immediately thought of everyone on this board, but especially the Caregivers who can so often be heard saying, "I don't know if I can do this." I know I thought that so many times, and my time of actually being the physical caregiver to my Mom was relatively short. Anyway... It's not hugely profound. In fact it's very simple. But it really said it all for me. I can't go on. I must go on. I go on." For those of you who might not think you can make it through this--I will just tell you that somehow you will. You will find a reserve of strength within to keep you going for one reason only--because you have to. Not only is that something that you will do, but it's something that you ARE doing every day, just by waking up and getting out of bed and saying, "Ok! What's next?" For all of you I send a (((((hug))))) and prayers for that strength to keep going on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick C Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Very appropriate that you posted this at the moment you did. Very appropriate indeed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mskim Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 This is good and simple and true... we are a testament to it I felt like I couldn't, I did anyway, and I am still here, as painful as some days may be, I got through it. My stepdad, as big of a butthead as I think he is somtimes, said something simple and true as well (a year ago) "eventually it will all be okay, whatever road we are forced to travel". Eventually is just too hard to see at times but he is right, eventually either way. Prayers for us all, for peace when the road is so dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrea Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I love the quote! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 It is so true and all those that wonder if they can continue to go on .. yes you can and yes you will. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missyk Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 I LOVE it!!! Might I "steal" it to put on my signature??? Thanks for all you do for us!! You're one-of-a-kind!! xoxo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Such a simple yet powerful quote!! Thank you for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted November 10, 2006 Share Posted November 10, 2006 Thank you, our dear Val. Love you P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirleysgirl Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Wonderful quote...powerful words. Thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Hi Val, That is so true... we do what we have too, period. But at least we have our other familiy on here to help us through... Thanks so much for that Val. Hope you pregnancy is going well. Are you going to find out the sex. If so let us know . Caroline is georgeous... Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharyn Posted November 14, 2006 Share Posted November 14, 2006 Val, Thanks for sharing... its one of those quotes that is so simple yet so powerful and true.... I know it touched me, and I am sure it will have the same effect on many others. PS loved the pics of your walk with your husband and daughter!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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