TAKEN CARE OF MAMA DEDICATED TO GAIL HARMER.

The question at hand is of vital importance for future generations! As

males become more sensitive and caring for one another will the

trend be to taken care of our elderly parents regardless of gender?

Thank you for looking. Comments/Rates appreciated.

I say for love!!!

:)

Family first!!!

Mama not so clear...

jorge,

I have been taking care of my mother, who lives in an elderly community for several years.  I make very frequent visits to see her and I often bring her groceries and tend to her medical appointments as well as her medications.  I joke with her that that's why she had me, so I could take care of her.  I feel like I've helped extend her life by giving her this type of attention and she's lived to see her first 2 great-grand children (so far).

Warm photographs that capture feeling and pathos. This is an issue of great relevance in our times and it would appear across cultures. One of the side effects of Globalization perhaps has been a growth in self-centerdness and loss of old values. You raise a crucial issue. Keep the flag flying, my friend...

Lovely tribute to a lovely friend. Gail is really going hard. Our best wishes always with her.

All the best. Warm regards.

This is really a thought-provoking image. You have revealed a very important aspect of modern life. A timely tribute to a friend.  Best regards. 

la temática, documentación, detalles y la dedicación a Gail Harmer, hacen un poderoso paquete, que solo hay espacio para eloguiar.

Siempre había tenido la idea, que las fuerzas y salud iban a durar muchísimos años, que equivocado estaba. Un estado temporal de enfermedad me mostro mis vulnerabilidades. Esto me hizo comprender mejor la cercanía de la vejez.

El tener padres o madres. es un tesoro invaluable, ellos han dado la mejor parte de su vida a sus hijos, que también hayan cometido errores, esto es absolutamente normal, quíen no..!el condenarlos sería un error irreparable. el entendimiento de estos adorables seres, nos da nuevas fuerzas de vida y nos ayuda a comprendernos mejor, si les dedicamos todo el amor y comprensión por nuestro lado. Esto es un verdadero tesoro, démosles el valor que merece.

Gracias Jorge por escoger tan fabulosa temática..!

Ricardo

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Hi Jorge,

the subject matter of this documentation, the details and the dedication to Gail Harmer, do a powerful package, which alone there is only space to praise.

Always I have the idea, that my the forces and health will going to last many years, how wrong was I . A temporary condition(state) of disease showed me that so fragile I can manage to be. This made me understand better the old age.

To have parents , it is an exchequer invaluable, they have given us the best part of their lives.

That also they have committed mistakes, that is absolutely normal ..!, who not, but to condemn them for this, would be one is an irreparable mistake. The understanding of these adorable beings, they gives us new forces of life and helps us understand better, if we dedicate and give them, the whole love and comprehension for our side. That is a real exchequer, let us give the value that deserves.

Thank you Jorge for choosing so fabulous subject ..!

Ricardo

Papa keeps busy all the time doing things around the house. Waters the plants and sweeps contantly! Takes the garbage out every hour!

 

An excellent subject taken and communicated.Very nice and thoughtful to have dedicated to Gail Harmer.

Best regards,

Ramesh Sathyamurthi.

When a sad moment can become sweet!

Muy buena secuencia de fotos, Jorge, un tema para todos que tarde o temprano nos toca o ha tocado vivir.  Ellos son muy afortunados de tener una familia que se preocupa como angeles con ellos.  Mil saludos y sigue tu maravillosa obra,

Jorge, a very sweet and touching moment. 

This is a nice documentary photo. I like the one with the whole poster in it a lot better. 

Splendid !

Congrats Jorge !

Congrats !!!

Excelente serie!! Muy bien hecho eres un hijo ejemplar. Te felicito!!

Fijate que ahora, eso que me cuentas del examen, se está utilizando en México, hay estímulos para los maestros y escuela($$$), si salen bien pero si salen mal, NO pasa nada, JEJEJE. El examen se llama ENLACE. Hace dos años que me jubilé y en ese año empezó el estímulo económico, antes de eso había examen pero sin nada de plata.

Una pregunta, ¿ el SAT es otro tipo de examen? ¿ Qué significa SAT en Inglés?

Un abrazo

I just came across this photo tribute and was so surprised.  I face this morning with many things on my mind. So much going on.  My Father is in the hospital while I write this having a Colonoscopy....never had one before and I do hope he comes through it with a 'clean bill of health'.

My Mom was very depressed on Saturday.  She was not very alert the night before, and I thought the worst. I had come into her room, and she was sleeping, her mouth hanging open, her jaw has shrunk so much, it is out of alignment, her skin from Jaundice is so yellow; she is so thin, the skin on her arms just hangs. When I first saw her, she reminded me of one of those 'mummy's' they find in a tomb, with the wrappings coming undone. If I had not seen her chest rise in a shallow breath, I would have thought she were dead.  She barely opened her eyes for me. If I got one sip of water into her mouth - I was lucky.

My Dad called me in the afternoon and said she had cried with him and begged to come home. He reassured her that if this test he is having today turns out OK, that he will bring her home. And it will be for the last time I know.  There will be help from the Community, but constant care will be the 'order of the day'.  She can no longer sit on a bedpan, her bones stick out too much. I only tell you these things so you know what dying 'from morphine' is like.  I don't know of the alternatives but it seems to be the most Inhumane way to die.  Slowly starving her to death because as the process goes along, you loose your appetite. The liver and kidneys fail. 

Her urine is the color of dark coffee, a few days ago it had for a long time been the color of dark rust.  They have to use 'Enemas' to 'relieve' her now. On Sunday I was up for Supper....she only drank water, when I could get her to sip it. She was quite awake and spoke to me of many things. But her mind was slipping. Getting out a full thought is often difficult.  She starts a sentence very well, but looses her train of thought midstream.  She did tell me that 'this feels so awful'. I think I would rather she had a heart attack and die suddenly then have to watch this 'suffering'. My hand as a child was always so small in her soft delicate hand....now it is the opposite. She is in Isolation, and they make us wear a gown and gloves, but I take off my glove so I can feel her hand.

I pray all goes well with Dad today, so that we are able to bring her home.  At least she will be able to have the window open, breathe fresh air, and hear the birds sing.  She has not had it as bad as so many in her Pallative Care Ward.  I can't imagine it being worse. I leave the hospital most days with a 'pounding headache'. I think it is the air in there, or perhaps the stress, and there are times when I just don't know what to say....but she knows I am there.

There aren't enough 'daughters' in this world, so I do hope more men become active in their elderly parents' lives.  Time goes by too quickly, she was only 68 ten years ago, and that ten years flew by. Now I have only moments with her.  Thank you jorge for this tribute. I am no hero, angel or wise one.  But I do know what it is to LOVE....and be LOVED. Existing in this world without anyone to care for you in your old age is ever increasing, how lonely it must be for so many. Talk again soon, Gail

It's the respect and humility with which you photograph this that come forward. There is no pretense, nor is there any need for it here. The gesture of their two hands barely touching speaks volumes, especially while their other hands remain more apart. The direct gaze of the younger man, and the almost-gaze of the mother are familiar. There's something very normal about everyday love. It's not heroic. It's human. And it comes quite naturally in so many cases.

This is a great shot full of emotions and a great dedication to our dear friend,Gail!!!!!....Very well rendition with excellent view and very well subject!...Thnx for taking and sharing...PS-Could you visit my new shot "forever love" that I dedicated to you dear friend!Best regards(Bobby).