Recently I was witness to a few moments of love and caring so heartwarming it has left an indelible impression on me.
Many of you know that I had been in rehab facility after having a hip replacement surgery. I am now at home receiving excellent in- home health care. Every day in every way I am getting better and better.
I met patients of all ages in all stages of recovery.
One day while waiting for a friend to arrive, I sat in the common area. An elderly woman was sitting across from me with her daughter. This was a woman who was having a very difficult time while in rehab and had taken several bad falls while trying to recover.
I watched while the patients daughter gently put curlers in her mothers hair. She then softly took her hands in hers and buffed her Mother's fingernails. What touched me so was the look in both the Mother and Daughters eyes.
The endearing gratitude in the elderly ladies eyes and the daughters eyes shining with the everlasting love for her Mother.
I thought about how a touch, a glance, holding a hand; something that may seem so very simple can give one a reason to go on, a purpose, something for which to be forever grateful .
We all have the power to make a difference.
Happy Thanksgiving to You and your Loved Ones.
Love and Hugs
Karena
Art by Karena
Un magnifique et touchant message... Vous aurez réussi ma chère à faire couler une larme sur ma joue...
ReplyDeleteQue celle-ci continue à vous apporter de la force et de la joie très très longtemps...
Gros gros bisous
What a beautiful post Karena..
ReplyDeleteIt's message is simple but perfect! Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving.. Hope that your recovery is speedy.. ciao xxx Julie
What a wonderful message this story conveys. Here is wishing you all the best for Thanksgiving and a speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteYour blog today speaks volumes as to what we all truly need in life. It touched my heart.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a blessed Thanksgiving.
I can see why this touched your heart. Don't forget the power of a smile either it can really lift someone's day. I wish you a speedy recovery and a very Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
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Debra
Dear Karina: I wish you the very best of health and recovery on this Thanksgiving. Your message touched me deeply. As you may know my mom has been sick with cancer and I spent 2 weeks in her hospital room, a simple holding of the hand, kiss, touch means so much.
ReplyDeleteI was just in france last week checking on her, and just found out she needs an other surgery next week. So I am leaving my life, kids (one who had knee surgery yesterday) business, behind and just booked a flight to France to be holding her hand when she wakes up. To me this is the essence of life. Love is not a duty , love is holding a hand. you said it so beautifully Karina.
Karena,
ReplyDeleteBest wishes for a smooth and steady recovery. We are all natural caregivers we learn it through growing, listening and seeing the needs of others. Being there is really the essential part of showing how much you love another human being when they can't express how much they need you.
It is the greatest gift to give to one another.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones Karena. Happy to hear you are on the road to a good recovery.
ReplyDeleteKarena; wishing you all the best in your recovery! I'm so happy to learn that you are home ...as it means you are healing.
ReplyDeleteI so enjoyed your post!
Love and blessing my friend! Happy Thanksgiving..xo HHL
A lovely post Karena and I am so happy you are on the mend. Happy thanksgiving. XO
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tale Karena and how happy I am that you are on the mend.... xv
ReplyDeleteKarena-
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet story. Thank you for sharing this love with us!
Happy Thanksgiving. I am so happy that you are doing well.
Teresa
xoxo
Your post is touching indeed!
ReplyDeleteThere is often so little needed to make someone happy! I often realize this, even when I go grocery shopping. There are so many elderly people, they always seem invisible, yet they struggle with the simplest tasks.
I am keenly aware of their presence. Just helping getting something into their carts, holding a door letting them pass, being patient or holding a hand!
For many reasons I have a fondness for older people. It must come from love for my grandmother, who was the dearest person in my life, I miss her still and somehow I see her in many old folks I encounter!
Look what you post has done to me.....
Karena, you are a sweet person! Hope you are all getting better soon. Keep walking! I am holding your hand in my mind!
Happy Thanksgiving!
xoxo
Victoria
Hi Karena, this was so beautiful!! I am so happy to see you back in blogland....missed you. and hope you are getting better and stronger every day!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving.
Glad to hear that you are mending. I know it requires much patience and determination.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right- just the smallest touch can make a huge difference.
Happy Thanksgiving to you, Karena!
Karena, I'm so happy to hear that you are home and doing better. Such a difficult surgery and recovery. I know that you are inded thankful for many things as we all should be today. I'm thankful for our friendship. You are a dear and generous person. Happy Thanksgiving. Mona
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving, Karena! This is a beautiful post about true love. I am so happy to hear that your're doing better. You've been in my thoughts. Get stronger everyday!
ReplyDelete-Keri
Hi Kareena, I am happy to hear you are getter better day by day.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful post, it reminds me of when my Mum was in Palliative care and all the beautiful people that came into my life. Thank you! Mimi xx
Happy Thanksgiving! :) I'm glad you are getting better!
ReplyDeleteSurgery is such an overwhelming experience and recovery a long process. How amazing that you are able to help us all see such an important yet utterly basic moment in the midst of it. Sending good energy for your recovery.
ReplyDeleteLovely touching post Karena!
ReplyDeleteBon chance and a speedy recovery
xxCarolg
Beautiful. I've been thinking of you and sending all my healing love and energy... XO - Sarah
ReplyDeleteThinking of you this weekend and sending you my prayers & thoughts as always.....~ xxoo A
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely story. I can just imagine how loved that mother must have felt. Thank you for sharing Karen and so glad you are on the mend!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful story. Thankful you are on the mend. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com
ReplyDeleteKarena,
ReplyDeleteYou tell such a lovely story...such sweetness and love.
I am so glad that you are home and on the mend. You have been in my prayers.
~Lynne
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Thanks so much for sharing that heartwarming story! Wouldn't the world be a much more beautiful place if all mothers and daughters loved each other that much?
ReplyDeleteBy the way - thanks for becoming a recent follower of my blog! I'm following you now as well!
Blessings,
Angie @ Knick of Time Interiors
What a beautiful story -- and such a nice reminder to all of us as to what's really important. Glad to hear you're on the mend! Take care.
ReplyDeleteSo glad that all is going well with your recuperation Karena. It is big surgery, so you make sure you don't overdo things. I have drummed into the 5 sons that if there ever comes a time when I can't do it myself, they need to make sure I have red polish on my tootsies at all times. Or I'll come back & haunt them!
ReplyDeleteMillie xx
How blessed you were to witness such a loving moment between a mother and daughter, Karena. Your telling of it made me get a bit teary, but in a good way. So glad to see you back to posting! Hope you are getting better and better with each passing day.
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