Dear Me

Kindness will come from
unexpected places.
You said so, I know you did.
So close your eyes and breath.
Tell yourself you are safe,
and not lost.
Try not to think of the cost.

Love and laughter can be
found in a strangers face.
So keep your eyes open.
Keep your head up to see.
Remind yourself of all the
places you've been.
This is all just another
then yet to be.
You'll see.

Happiness and hard work
really can walk hand in hand.
It's okay if you don't understand.
Just tell yourself you are safe.
Remember all the places you've been....all the places.
Close your eyes.
Breath.



Nancy McEldowney
4/22/06

From: Lists To Live By

This book was put together by Alice Grav, Steve Stephens and John Van Diest.

I have enjoyed looking through this book for all sorts of things.
Today I found this treasured bit of advice and it compelled me to share.
I hope the good people who put this list together,
will appreciate my intention.
I am grateful to all those who wish to help the good people,
who helped us be here now.


TOUGH QUESTIONS TO ASK ELDERLY PARENTS

1. Do you have up-to-date wills?

2. Do you have hidden assets or liabilities?

3. Where do you keep your important financial documents?

4. Who will handle your affairs if you become incapacitated?

5. Do you have a living will and a medical power of attorney?

6. Do you have sufficient medical insurance?

7. Do you have long-term care insurance?

8. Have you made funeral plans?

9. Will your estate owe taxes,
and do you have money to pay them?

I would add one more from my time in the care of elders.

10.Do you have a current list of your medical support people which includes:

Names, addresses and phone numbers of Doctors and offices.
Why you go to these people.
What medicine they have prescribed.
Why it was prescribed.
When you take it and how much you take, each time.

Keeping a notebook with sheet protectors to maintain loose notes, business cards and prescriptions is a helpful tool. Some people like to take their notebooks with them when they go to office visits so the staff can update any changes at the time of the change.

These books are so useful to EMTs, visiting family and other people who may have you in their care.

These books are also vital for those traveling with medications and schedules.
If you are in a hospital for anything that has happened on your vacation,
the local staff know what is missing in your scheduled medications and they have access to your doctors if advice is needed.


And now I leave you with this tidbit.

Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Till next time, be well friends.