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BorderCollieMomSandyY's avatar

Sweet Dawn

I didn’t realize you had these health issues but it sounds like you are managing well

Sending peace and calm to go with you daily

Bless you and your Father

Hard challenges

I know

Xoxo

Giving you hugs and cheek kisses sweetheart

You are doing great !!!

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Dawn Levitt's avatar

I just need to be more mindful of taking care of my own needs. It's easy to forget when I'm busy.

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BorderCollieMomSandyY's avatar

It’s just so much on you

We were walking the dogs this morning and I thought of you. Hard times …. I’m sorry Dawn.

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Janyne McConnaughey's avatar

This. So much about caregiving and self-care and my future if this transplant takes place for my husband. I took today to rest at the hospitality house where I am staying because I needed some oxygen before the next two days of consults. Thank you for sharing and helping me see that what looks impossible is complicated but doable. I had no idea how much I needed your words when I first found you. Or you found me? No matter. It is a good thing! :-)

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Dawn Levitt's avatar

(Hugs). Take all the moments you can in these trying times. As trite as it sounds, you truly cannot pour from an empty cup.

 I'm so glad you found something useful in my writing. That's my entire goal here, to help others to see that there is hope and possibility in even the bleakest of circumstances.

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Mary Kurschat's avatar

You are a wonderful daughter. It amazes me that someone raised with so little love and attention can be so giving and selfless.

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Dawn Levitt's avatar

Everything I needed to know, I learned from my dog.

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Jack Lessenberry's avatar

Beautifully done, It ought to be widely read, because so many of us will be in similar situations.

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Dawn Levitt's avatar

Facts show that 100% of people who are born will also die. If we're lucky, we will have compassionate care in the end.

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Jack Lessenberry's avatar

Wise you are

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frank leon's avatar

I would title this, What love does....

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Dawn Levitt's avatar

Love, duty, compassion. It all gets wrapped up together.

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