My nerves are testy and they should not be
I am trying so hard to keep that smile on me
I am going to visit my brother today
I only hope he is having a good day
Here at home I hear silence and gloom
Hoping I will see more when I enter his room
My wish for Christmas is that he smiles for me
Let his heart soar and his mouth full of glee
I know he is better and safer too
But the loss that I feel over not having you
Here at home with me makes me sad
I wish I could go back and have what we had
Christmas Day is nearing soon we know
I’m bringing you home in the drifting snow
I yearn for that day to be good for you
That I can spoil you so in all I do
You have come to feel at home in your new place
You have a routine set and you have set a pace
I am happy for you that you feel you fit in
I tried my best but Parkinson’s did win.
Terry Shepherd
12/20/2012
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You did great, Terry! *hugs* I’m not blogging for a couple of weeks, so see you when I get back on line! *Big Hugs* …..Paula xxx 😀
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have a great Christmas Paula. I will miss you, hurry back!
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You too! 2 weeks will breeze by, but that won’t stop me wandering how you all are! Lol xxxxxxxx
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Hi there my friend! I have nominated you for the Super Sweet Blogging Award. I hope you will accept!
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isn’t it amazing how words can draw us together. We don’t need to know anything else, as our heart speaks for us
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Tough situation. ::hugs:: Hopefully things get better.
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yes it is very tough. A brother whom I am watching slowly die. Things will not get better but I wish for him less pain
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Definitely that.
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I hope you have a wonderful Christmas Kitt!!!
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Courage 🙂
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I am always working on it
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Always thinking of you, terry.
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thank you so much Michelle
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Whatever happens at this Christmas season or any other time, you have been a faithful sister and done your very best. That’s all we can do for anyone when all is said and done. I hope the next few days bring joy to your home and heart.
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Such lovely words Sheila. You are a good friend!
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thank you so much Sheila! big hugs
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and so are you. You make me giggle, and relax with your stories. I always feel a part of your household
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Thank you, Terry! 🙂
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I hope you have a Merry Christmas also my friend! You have always been so supportive and I appreciate it!!!!
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Take heart, Terry, we are all wishing the best for you and your brother.
XO,
Lynda
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thank you Lynda
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Good poem, Terry. I can feel your heart in it. I pray that you will have a wonderful Christmas with Al. And I hope you find him happy today, too.
Sorry I haven’t been here for awhile. The day after I last posted I couldn’t get on the computer again. My little tactic didn’t work the second time. The tech guy had my computer until Tuesday evening, but I didn’t connect all the cables until yesterday. Then the keyboard wouldn’t word so I couldn’t type anything. I even tried my old keyboard with the same result. I thought maybe there was something wrong with the port. But when I signed in here today, lo and behold! it worked. I have no idea what the problem was, but I hope it is gone for good.
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it is so nice to see you once again! I have missed you!!!!!probably just a slow connection in the keyboard. hope it remains working!!! have a wonderful Christmas Diane
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I meant to say thank you for the Christmas card. I had every intention of sending one to you and Al, but I just can’t realize Christmas is so close!
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it’s ok. I sent you one without expecting one back because I think so much of you
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Wonderful poem, about worry – pain – hurt – love – and hopelessness.
Terry, I really wish I could do something to ease your situations … I wish of all my heart that Christmas will be gentle to both of you.
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I am also hoping for a nice calm Christmas. Let’s keep our fingers crossed!
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I will cross mine too. *smile
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Love and hugs, Terry! Thank you for sharing these heart felt poems!
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thank you Debbie, you also write beautiful poems
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I’m so sorry. This is so heartbreaking. I wish that Christmas he will smile and remember. That everyone will have that happiness and joy no matter how short it is. To have laughter instead of tears. Christmas is about hope and wishes. I hope and pray happiness fills your home and those you love the most. God bless. Merry Christmas.
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I have just nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award Island!!!! I hope you enjoy it and accept it
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thank you so much for the positive thoughts. I just want him to enjoy the time here at home so badly. Am so wishing and hoping
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