It has been suggested that I should "cross-post" this poem which I sent to
the CARE list, as there are many CGs who are not on CARE.
>To: [log in to unmask]
>From: "Camilla H.Flintermann" <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: A gift
>
>Dear CAREing friends-- Today, in contrast to last Christmas, Peter was
>able to be at our daughter's home with all the family, for dinner,a
>sharing of gifts, and many hugs! What a wonderful gift that was for all of
>us.....
>In thinking about this afterwards, I found this poem shaping itself in my
>mind and heart, which I want to give to all of you, with my deep
>appreciation--
>
>
> A CAREGIVER'S LITANY
>
> For the day that starts and ends well,
> We are thankful.
>
> For medications that work--most of the time,
> We are thankful.
>
> For the hand that is steady, the foot that can step,
> We are thankful.
>
> For the struggle that ends in success,
> We are thankful.
>
> For the smile that cracks the mask,
> We are thankful.
>
> For nights of healing rest,
> We are thankful.
>
> For shared communication,
> We are thankful.
>
> For those who understand,
> We are thankful.
>
> For memory of days past, and hope for tomorrow,
> for love that sustains us both,
> We are, most of all,
> thankful.
>
Camilla [log in to unmask]
Oxford,Ohio
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*"In all beginnings, endings lie enfolded,*
* implicit and invisible as roots."...CHF *
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