Attribution: WaveLength Charity, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
By Bill Stokes
Kickass, the doorstop dog, joins the keeper and Phyllis in a heartfelt salute to the caregivers on this day of Mar. 3, 2024.
Caregivers, of course, are those who are called upon to go far beyond the bounds of being a considerate companion to finding their lives commandeered by a loved one’s unfortunate circumstance that requires constant and complete attention from a partner.
Places like Vista West where the keeper and Phyllis live are replete with examples. The keeper’s brother Orv with his dedication in caring for his wife Shirley in a similar facility is an outstanding example of how it happens and how it is accepted.
In its unwavering demands, caregiving may be the ultimate definition of what it means to be a human being.
Here’s to all of you caregivers: You know who you are and so does that appreciative loved one in your dedicated care.
Photo by Bill Stokes