tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post4588675893363904878..comments2024-03-24T14:17:48.000+02:00Comments on Judy Croome: The Skeleton DanceJudy Croome | @judy_croomehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-45921295956309817912011-12-31T07:46:53.744+02:002011-12-31T07:46:53.744+02:00JENNY: You make a very important point - it's ...JENNY: You make a very important point - it's too easy, because of the stroke damage, to assume thoughts & feelings. Beric (my husband) pointed out that my Dad knows/understands more than what we gave him credit for and we've now started watching what we say in front of him.Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-69526831233579968112011-12-30T19:41:20.949+02:002011-12-30T19:41:20.949+02:00I know this song as a Spiritual called "Dry B...I know this song as a Spiritual called "Dry Bones" & have a brilliant old recording of it made in the 30s or something. <br /><br />I sympathise so much with and about your parents. For years we had a similar situation on both sides of the family but one thing I did learn was that our assumptions about our parents' thoughts reactions and feelings were sometimes so far off the mark. I learned a lot from talking with them.Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-6116440707105869622011-12-27T13:01:58.533+02:002011-12-27T13:01:58.533+02:00"Mission Impossible"--- ha! I can imagin..."Mission Impossible"--- ha! I can imagine!Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112458658109887868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-79865666998991225072011-12-27T06:34:22.922+02:002011-12-27T06:34:22.922+02:00STEPHEN: When I was loading this video of The Skel...STEPHEN: When I was loading this video of The Skeleton Dance I couldn't resist wiggling along with it!! :) <br /><br />LAURI: Yes, that's exactly where I am. If this is the "price" of having been showered with love and support my whole life, then I'm the one who got the best value! :) Mom is our bigger concern now...but trying to winkle her away from my Dad's side for some "alone-time" is Mission Impossible!Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-4912639148658477272011-12-26T13:26:26.928+02:002011-12-26T13:26:26.928+02:00This was such a lovely post Judy. I'm not goin...This was such a lovely post Judy. I'm not going to say I'm sorry for what you're going through because I think you've come to the point where you can see that every part of life has its challenges but also its beauty. Your parents have been blessed to have a long loving life together. And you've been blessed to be part of that family of love. Keep strong for your mother, I think she's the one who needs you the most now.Laurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11112458658109887868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-57049063450226299142011-12-24T17:44:09.603+02:002011-12-24T17:44:09.603+02:00I remember the skeleton dance when I was a kid. Lo...I remember the skeleton dance when I was a kid. Loved to wiggle and wave my hands over my head. I showed the video to my kids who got a good kick out of it. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-30353771181122520272011-12-24T09:55:23.574+02:002011-12-24T09:55:23.574+02:00JUDY: I love the way you talk of this as an opport...JUDY: I love the way you talk of this as an opportunity to create a new me – hopefully a wiser, more compassionate new me, one who my parents¬— in spirit or in flesh—would always be proud of! <br /><br />BIRDIE: You’ve just been there…((HUGS)) And, yes, it’s such a painful part of “growing up” seeing our beloved parents “growing small.”<br /><br />OCEANGIRL: One of the biggest blessings of these past few years has been that, despite my Dad’s limitations from the stroke, we have been granted the opportunity to say all those words, like “I love you”, to him that people who lose their parents suddenly don’t have. (PS I love your new profile pic! And warm holiday greetings to you and your family as well!)Judy Croome | @judy_croomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455755011354905278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-42649908196274501302011-12-23T10:48:10.118+02:002011-12-23T10:48:10.118+02:00You write so beautifully Judy. I feel your feelin...You write so beautifully Judy. I feel your feelings and dilemma. In any chalenges I can only say, let's count our blessings.<br /><br />Happy holidays and warmest season's greeting Judy and family.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399300464457820101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-71727270568472314652011-12-23T09:27:39.561+02:002011-12-23T09:27:39.561+02:00Watching our parents age. Looking on as they get ...Watching our parents age. Looking on as they get sick. Preparing for their death. Dear god, it hurts. <br /><br />I remember my mom and dad bigger than life, so strong and able. I am glad I didn't know as a child that it would come to this. <br /> <br />(((Judy)))Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03479872783727855901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522118719275646511.post-47484707100753466022011-12-23T04:03:41.288+02:002011-12-23T04:03:41.288+02:00Judy, my heart weeps for you. Treasure each breath...Judy, my heart weeps for you. Treasure each breath of life your parents have. Theirs is the pneuma that gave you life initially and which will always sustain you, no matter their physical form. This is one of those defining moments in life. It cannot be escaped only transmuted into a different type of life affirmation. Both of my parents are no longer with us, but their influence has been more defining than ever. There is no minimizing the loss and emotional cost, only an opportunity for creation of a new you. <br /><br />Light and love, dear friend.<br /><br />JudyJudith Mercadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739476600999112092noreply@blogger.com