Al has been in Hospice House 
For three days
I am anxious for him to come home
I miss him in so many ways
But while he has been gone
My body and mind are no longer three
For I feel I have been born free
My thoughts are brighter
My smile is back
I want to jump and down
I feel back on track
This must be what respite means
Regenerating our souls
Ready to tackle another day
When I once again take on a caregiver role.
Written by,
Terry Shepherd
09/19/13
Who I am 
The results of your respite are good to hear!
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I feel so much better, thanks Mona, let’s hope it last for a while!!!
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You are such a strong person Terry; an inspiration.
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what a wonderful thing to say. I don’t always feel strong, but God knew I needed a break so I can continue to care for my brother when he returns this week
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I’m sure you have heard this a million times; God doesn’t give you what you can’t handle. I have said this to myself from time to time and have drawn strength from it.
Obviously God knows how strong you are. I am glad you got a very well deserved break.
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thanks my friend
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Yes, I have heard it, and it never sways from the truth. God answers in the perfect moment
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Pleased Terry, we all need someone to lighten our load from time to time. 💕
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I didn’t realize how tired I was, but it feels good and yes, we all need it
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I’m glad that you had a break from the heavy load that a caretaker’s everyday is … and that you feel good about getting Al back – great news … as I have said all the time .. in all this, don’t forget yourself. Lots of thoughts.
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thanks Vivi, I have never known you to be wrong yet. Hugs and love my dear friend
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So happy that you got a break. ‘smile
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“The truth of the matter is that you don’t always have the answers, you don’t always know what’s right or wrong in taking care of those who need you most.The difficult part is handing everything over to God to make all the crucial decisions for you as you go.”
~Dianne Cogar
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Yes you are very right and it is very hard when you as a human love and feelings get in the way of God’s work. hugs my friend
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Yes, that is what respite is for. I am glad you and al are able to take advantage of some respite days. 😃
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it took a few days but I feel the best today
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Terry dear what do you believe the Lord is teaching you?
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to depend on him more and more. I didn’t used to. I would depend on him when I couldn’t figure it out myself. Also patience, which is something I didn’t have plenty of before, but I wait now more easily. Wait to figure out what Al is trying to say to me, since his voice is almost gone, patience to realize a schedule is no more, etc
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I wholeheartedly agree dear; he’s also teaching you ~US~ that we are in his care and even these foggy understanding is a way to call us back to him, to the basics and to TRUST that He can do his work, we are His instrument ~ Al is still being used for His glory as well as for Al’s glorification. Pray for the whispering of the Holy Ghost which is a revealer! You’re two in my prayers ~ Faithfully Debbie
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I have had a few people through the months tell me that God was trying to teach me something through Al’s illness. And once I learned God would take Al home. I don’t want this to happen but I finally saw the light of what he was teaching me. hugs Debbie
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a good rest is such a good thing… so glad you are better…it will help you get stronger and have the strength when you need it…
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I think you are right. I didn’t even feel this good the last time he went to Hospice house. I have to admit we needed the break
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