tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post3102731470925738495..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: New Kind of Slice of LifeLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23397682124260302902013-12-19T21:25:27.683-07:002013-12-19T21:25:27.683-07:00Thanks Bridget, hope to see you on Poetry Friday! ...Thanks Bridget, hope to see you on Poetry Friday! Happiest of holidays to you also!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-3686233999476744102013-12-19T20:24:06.242-07:002013-12-19T20:24:06.242-07:00You are an inspiration, Linda! Happy Christmas and...You are an inspiration, Linda! Happy Christmas and Merry New Year to you and yours. =)Bridget Mageehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185985167366724404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-27759137771077950942013-12-18T22:23:54.884-07:002013-12-18T22:23:54.884-07:00You're exactly right-works both ways July. Th...You're exactly right-works both ways July. Thanks for reading, and hope you have a terrific Christmas time with your family!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-74758253620708820522013-12-18T16:09:49.447-07:002013-12-18T16:09:49.447-07:00Linda, such a blessing you are to the staff and re...Linda, such a blessing you are to the staff and residents of this nursing home. By sharing with these people, it helps you to heal too. I pray that you and your family have a wonderful holiday season. Merry Christmas!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12901374472056625859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-9604106157855727682013-12-18T05:48:56.056-07:002013-12-18T05:48:56.056-07:00Thanks Catherine-I know I will enjoy my time there...Thanks Catherine-I know I will enjoy my time there too. Merry Christmas to you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-53932834479318360262013-12-18T05:48:09.610-07:002013-12-18T05:48:09.610-07:00Thanks Laura. I'll share a few more on Friday...Thanks Laura. I'll share a few more on Friday. Hope your holiday is terrific, too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-63199453216334365802013-12-18T05:42:40.234-07:002013-12-18T05:42:40.234-07:00Linda, you are the perfect person to volunteer in ...Linda, you are the perfect person to volunteer in a nursing home. Your kind and generous nature will be a gift to residents and staff alike! Merry Christmas to you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-67429507856103835042013-12-18T04:45:10.848-07:002013-12-18T04:45:10.848-07:00Hi, Linda. You've found a wonderful way to giv...Hi, Linda. You've found a wonderful way to give back to your husband's caretakers and keep that connection. That's lovely.<br /><br />You know I enjoyed seeing those antique postcards! Have a wonderful holiday with your family. Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-47440958829552948472013-12-17T21:59:43.489-07:002013-12-17T21:59:43.489-07:00Thank you Jone. It will be a pleasure being there....Thank you Jone. It will be a pleasure being there. Merriest of Christmases to you too! I hope your aches get better soon!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-2969054232679689262013-12-17T21:54:17.886-07:002013-12-17T21:54:17.886-07:00I how wonderful that you are volunteering. I am su...I how wonderful that you are volunteering. I am sure the patients and the workers love your presence. Enjoy your family this coming week. Merry Christmas!Jonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299647754479967070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-62855683296264071332013-12-17T20:03:17.582-07:002013-12-17T20:03:17.582-07:00Thanks Jennifer. As you can see, I believe they&#...Thanks Jennifer. As you can see, I believe they'll give a little to me, too. Hope you have a wonderful holiday!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-13857428080212927852013-12-17T19:47:34.971-07:002013-12-17T19:47:34.971-07:00This sounds like a special place, and now it's...This sounds like a special place, and now it's even more special because you are helping there! I'm sure you are such a bright spot in the day of all the workers and patients you encounter! It's so nice that you are able to give back and help others in this way.JenniferMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603450967368808356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-64295547995457253902013-12-17T19:30:27.294-07:002013-12-17T19:30:27.294-07:00I realize there are many aspects that I do not see...I realize there are many aspects that I do not see, and I had one terrible experience at another home first, before this one. Although it was awful, thank goodness the discovery was made quickly, and the move was a very good one. I also am sure this place is not perfect, yet, for example, they decorate for the holidays everywhere, the chef makes holiday goodies, and so on, plus the collaboration between the home and the hospice people was just wonderful. I feel fortunate that I have had a good experience, Anita, and I know there are people like you who also go out of their way to give comfort as visitors. You are dear to say these kind words. As I wrote earlier, I really am going to help, but I also know that it will be good for me too, a bit of a selfish reason. Thank you for having this conversation with me. I would hope we could meet and talk for a long evening! Cheers for a wonderful holiday yourself!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-9352677943629115732013-12-17T18:56:47.652-07:002013-12-17T18:56:47.652-07:00Your have me all teary eyed and emotional with you...Your have me all teary eyed and emotional with your post. I too know nursing homes from so many angles. I've worked there and I have had loved ones there many times. Nursing homes can be so lonely.....years ago my kids decorated the rooms of so many at the home where their grandfather lived...they were young and it seemed so natural...they were there every Sunday...and I had my CCD students donate lights and decorations...mostly tacky but sill so full of love. For you, it must be must harder as you can see and know what kids do not see. Yet, you go and you give and you share. I am sure that your put a smile on the hearts of many a resident many a day through sharing a wee bit of yourself. I know that because you put a smile on my face regularly with your wonderful comments. I wish you a wonderful, happy memory filled holiday with your own family. I am sure that while this has been a very hard year, there will be moments of great joy that you will savor. . drferreriblogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08800953133789773280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-56597467701343322372013-12-17T18:34:22.689-07:002013-12-17T18:34:22.689-07:00Thanks Leigh Anne. I know it can mean long hours ...Thanks Leigh Anne. I know it can mean long hours for the residents. I hope I can spread a little cheer, and they will return it for sure too. Happy holidays to you too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-57987867494430654802013-12-17T18:33:08.866-07:002013-12-17T18:33:08.866-07:00Thanks Maureen. It is nice to return, not all the ...Thanks Maureen. It is nice to return, not all the memories there are hard, and as I've posted before, there is celebration always in many moments. Happy holidays to you as well!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-84224815167481522382013-12-17T18:28:52.511-07:002013-12-17T18:28:52.511-07:00Nursing homes can be one of the loneliest places, ...Nursing homes can be one of the loneliest places, especially during the holidays. My mother-in-law spent about two years in one and I know she would have loved your visits, as I am sure the residents there will. May God bless you on your new "slice of life." Have a wonderful time with your family this holiday season!Leigh Anne Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-36538834196330477672013-12-17T18:26:24.929-07:002013-12-17T18:26:24.929-07:00Linda, I am sorry that I did not realize your husb...Linda, I am sorry that I did not realize your husband had passed. How very hard. It is so beautiful that you are volunteering at the nursing home! I wish you the very best of holidays! Enjoy your dear family!!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08404917167112072640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-6613594683973327352013-12-17T18:12:47.681-07:002013-12-17T18:12:47.681-07:00Thanks Beth. I hope your holidays are special too...Thanks Beth. I hope your holidays are special too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-47985865137591908292013-12-17T17:54:06.340-07:002013-12-17T17:54:06.340-07:00So lovely, and inspiring. Happy holidays to you an...So lovely, and inspiring. Happy holidays to you and your family.BethMooreSchoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00587665700660063411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-57159863345579352292013-12-17T16:34:04.288-07:002013-12-17T16:34:04.288-07:00Thank you Tabatha, it is a good chance to give bac...Thank you Tabatha, it is a good chance to give back. Happiest of holidays to you too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-62721824664270409192013-12-17T16:33:30.461-07:002013-12-17T16:33:30.461-07:00Thanks Stacey, as I said above, it hasn't been...Thanks Stacey, as I said above, it hasn't been easy to return, but they have become friends as well, and now I can focus on some other kindness there as much as possible. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45421868072807398582013-12-17T16:32:14.990-07:002013-12-17T16:32:14.990-07:00I understand about the sadness in returning, and k...I understand about the sadness in returning, and knowing your loved one is no longer there. That hasn't been so easy, but I also do miss everyone else too, and they have helped by being so welcoming. Thank you for sharing and I'm sorry for your friend's and your loss. I hope the holidays bring some sweet times remembering.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-77386785443570739442013-12-17T16:19:43.254-07:002013-12-17T16:19:43.254-07:00Thank you Dana. I think I will enjoy this volunte...Thank you Dana. I think I will enjoy this volunteering very much. Happy Holidays to you too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-68854466251961808322013-12-17T16:18:57.780-07:002013-12-17T16:18:57.780-07:00Thank you Tara-you're making me feel quite spe...Thank you Tara-you're making me feel quite special with that note, but I really am enjoying this for my own sake, as well as doing my best to be a good volunteer/help! It'll be interesting how it evolves. And I am excited to spend this time with my kids and their families. We'll be sad and missing Arvie a lot, but the grandchildren will help us celebrate in a big way, as usual! Hope your holidays are special too, now that the cranberry/popcorn string is on the tree!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com