This blog is a journal as a caregiver to my brain-injured husband, as well as being occasional caregiver to my four beautiful grandchildren. It is a journey that many people take, and my hope is that it will help others in understanding what a brain-injury is all about and how to keep motivation and spirits up.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Window to the Soul
The saying "eyes are the window to the soul" is so very true. I believe you can see so much through a person's eyes. My husband's eyes tell me so much. I can see the "sparkle" in his eyes occasionally. When I see that, it is so heartwarming. I can also see his pain through his eyes. I know his spirit and soul are OK because I can see that through his eyes. Since he cannot communicate because of his brain injury, there are times when he reacts so appropriately to things around him. Our 3 year old grandson was misbehaving the other day and my husband got upset and told him that "you are being a bad boy". My heart leaps for joy when this happens (and it is very rare and sometimes months before this happens) and it gives me a certain peace that his soul and spirit are intact and well.
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Leave it to a child to bring it out.
That must have been a very precious moment for you. My mother's mind wandered a lot in her last years, but frequent contact with her young great-granddaughter really helped to keep her mind in the present. It was wonderful to see.
What Grandma's Saying Today.
Judy, this is Dawn from Healing Morning blog. I just finished posting a new blog article that you inspired w/ your kind words. I hope you read it and enjoy how you touched my life in such a wonderful, positive manner. Here is the link:
http://healingmorning.blogspot.com/2010/04/touch-thought-touch-soul.html
I look forward to getting to know you better via the internet and blogging. Namaste'.
~ Dawn
Hi Judy, My name is Wendy and I have just read your posts to date. I have absolutely no idea about what you and your wonderful husband are going through but I like to listen. I have just added my name to your followers and hopefully we will get to know each other better. You take care, Wendy
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