Bless you, Mr. Bentley (and Mr. Rogers)! My soul needed this today. I am caring for my mother who has advanced dementia, and when she is so anxious and fights because she doesn’t recognize anything or anyone, it’s a struggle to feel loving. I will carry these words with me today and remember that’s it’s OK. She’s a new person, too, in a way, so we are both learning to live in this world that makes no sense.
Dawn Premium Member over 3 years ago
This is really beautiful. Thank you for sharing, Mr. Bentley.
Yakety Sax over 3 years ago
“Deep and simple are far, far more important than shallow and complicated and fancy.”
“Knowing that we can be loved exactly as we are gives us all the best opportunity for growing into the healthiest of people.”
“How sad it is that we give up on people who are just like us.”
“All of us have special ones who have loved us into being.” —Fred Rogers
dcandmx over 3 years ago
I’m inspired by Herb’s ongoing commitment to be caring despite their personality mismatch. Only Love Prevails.
asrialfeeple over 3 years ago
And, boy, can it be hard work and a chore. The most unlovable people need loving the most.
Drbarb71 Premium Member over 3 years ago
Bless you, Mr. Bentley (and Mr. Rogers)! My soul needed this today. I am caring for my mother who has advanced dementia, and when she is so anxious and fights because she doesn’t recognize anything or anyone, it’s a struggle to feel loving. I will carry these words with me today and remember that’s it’s OK. She’s a new person, too, in a way, so we are both learning to live in this world that makes no sense.
Jim Kerner over 3 years ago
She’s wondering, what did he do?