An Explanatory Note

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I've been absent of late because sometimes life asserts itself quite forcefully.

I'm going to take the rest of the week off and allow catastrophe to take a back seat for a while.  

I'll be back, with recharged batteries, on Monday. 

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  1. dkzodyAugust 6, 2026 at 7:46 AM

    Caring for a recuperating spouse can take all of your energy, both physical and brain. Rest. Breathe. Nap. If you don't take care of the caregiver, there will be no care to give.

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    1. Ashleigh BurroughsAugust 6, 2026 at 7:01 PM

      Our mantra is "we can't both go down at once" so I sleep and eat and read my books and swim to preserve "me time" so I have energy and smiles for the us/him time. I know your words come from experience. Sending healing thoughts back at ya.
      a/b

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  2. AnonymousAugust 6, 2026 at 9:03 AM

    Take care of both of you. Colleen

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  3. Jim DavisAugust 7, 2026 at 12:57 PM

    This is hard, I've been there. Hang in there, we'll all be here when you return.

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    1. Ashleigh BurroughsAugust 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM

      Being here is therapeutic, except when I can't think anymore :-)
      a/b

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