Last checked in Sep 19
Affirmed on Sep 19
Intent fulfilled Sep 28 2012
I intend to...embrace patience and productive communication.
WHY? My father is not getting any answers with regard to all of the tests he has been having. Yesterday we were informed of a diagnosis that we have know for the last 5 years...lol He is getting increasingly frustrated so his blood pressure goes up and they want to give him more medicine. I suggested that he be given the time to relax before taking his blood pressure instead of just throwing a pill at the problem...apparently, I am very aggressive and there is just no pleasing me...lol. My dad and I both burst out laughing when the nurse said this to her utter dismay. Every-one that comes to talk to my dad talks to me, don't even look at him. I do direct them to him and they become even more angry with me. He is a fully functioning human being lying right there...as he said last night hello, my name is Michael and I can hear you and understand you...lol..no more pills!!!!! Test results please!!!
HOW TO HELP: Stand up for your senior parents or grandparents, they are our past, our present and our future.
INSPIRATION: Honoring my life circumstances exactly as they are today knowing they will shift in a positive direction when the time is right.
Patience is hard sometimes and we get passionate when its a family member in the hospital, but every time you point out that your dad can hear and think for himself you may be educating at least one person, who, because of inadequate training about the needs of the elderly, perhaps didn't know any better. Keep up the good work...Love to you and your Dad!!!
9 months ago BridgetSoulflame
A W E S O M E * W O M A N ... our pickle ... may you ever inspire us by your example ...x
9 months ago beachgirl
Great job Cathy. I think you are doing the right thing. Maybe knowing you are doing the right thing can help you with the patience aspect...
9 months ago heihei
before you open your mouth to answer . . . always wait and breathe first. then answer. you'll find your communication will be a lot more productive then (and your serenity quotient will be through the roof).
9 months ago eugene
Fully support this one, Cathy! Your heartfelt comments touch my heart. I hope heihei's comment does, indeed, help with the patience side of things, and eugene's suggestion is one that I use often. When I want to speak under circumstances like these I stop, take a deep breath (or several) and then let Spirit guide my words. It has been a wonderful "method" for communicating what I really want to say rather than just reacting from the emotional side of things. It can be a challenge, because the emotions do tend to fun high at those moments, but it works. And yes, "your serenity quotient" really does skyrocket! My love and support are with you. (It sounds like your father is quite a character! LOL)
9 months ago Kitty.Coleman