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Between The Breaths, A blog by Gail Gates

Between The Breaths, A blog by Gail Gates

March 26, 2026 By Gail 1 Comment

“Regardless, step back and appreciate how lovely the little things were.” ― Dominic Riccitello A tiny amount of early morning light—some from fading stars—lights my husband’s face. The glow traces his eyes, his nose, and I watch for the rise and fall of his chest. There. He’s there. Still with me. So much is different now. What used to be… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: adapting as older adults, aging together, Caregiving, stroke, wife as caregiver

Where Have I Been?

Where Have I Been?

February 17, 2025 By Gail

  “Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” ~ George Lucas Where have I been? Time is such a rascal. One moment, I had a plan, a rhythm, a playful creativity, and the next, POOF! I am staring at the calendar that says 2025. How did I let go of my writing? Or did I? If I step back and… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: Caregiving, Choices, priorities, stroke

In One Stroke, My World Changed

In One Stroke, My World Changed

March 1, 2021 By Gail

It’s up to you, and it’s up to me No one can say what we get to be So why don’t we rewrite the stars? Lyrics from Rewrite the Stars composed by Benj Paske and Justin Paul “Are you going to love me today?” I asked. “No.” It was at that moment I knew something was wrong. My husband and I… Read More

Filed Under: Musings About Aging Tagged With: love through stroke, stroke

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