It feels a little like I’m flying my own flag today, as I am adding this poem written about me, but it is to thanks, and is in honour of my friendship with Mick Carmody who is living with dementia and his wife Sue; Mick is already a very valued and active member of Dementia Alliance International.
You can register for our next online monthly cafe here, and then Mick starts a weekly online support group on February 3rd – details for registration to follow soon.
Anyway, I feel I owe it to Mick to post this beautiful poem here, which when I woke up early yesterday to see it as I downloaded my emails, saw many tears of joy and friendship running down my cheeks. My goal this year is to tell everyone I love them, as often as is possible, without it being sickening! Mick, thanks for loving me, I love you both right back! He added it to his own blog yesterday as well. Thanks a bunch Mick xoxox
Kate is a special friend to one and all
Her accomplishments should make her stand ten feet tall
Advocating for people with dementia is time-consuming and at times must be hard for her and her family as well
At times confronting and so it should be, backed with facts and figures for her to tell
Not afraid to take them all head on, I am sure even the President of the USA, would shake in his boots as well he should
Every day for Kate consists of being at another meeting in a different country or any of our states, I am sure Kate would fit more in if
she could
Kate is well liked by all, an inspiration to us all and just goes to show what someone living with Dementia can achieve day by day
Keep up the good work Kate, in my eyes you are a saint, without you giving me a reason to live, get out of bed each day I would be saying, what will I be doing today
Determination, Inspiration, education and compassion almost sums you up Kate Swaffer
A lovely poem and entirely agree with everything Mick’s said! You are a fab friend Kate. Looking forward to seeing you in the UK later on this year! xx
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Thanks beth… see you very soon xox
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Hear, hear
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Thankx Valerie
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I know I’m repetitive but you are my inspiration. You have taught me and countless others that our world does not end with our diagnosis and was my original thought. Thank You Kate!
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I am thrilled this is one of the benefits of my work… so important we all work on living in the best way possible, not dying xox
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That’s a fantastic poem Kate. You are an inspiration to so many people. Keep up the great work and take time out to enjoy time with your generous husband who shares you with so many others. Xxx
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thanks Tess, and for your support and love each week too xox
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My pleasure Kate. It is very easy to write about the truth
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xox
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