This was some advice I was given yesterday, by the wife of the current Australian Of The Year Local Hero South Australian finalists’ wife, given to her by her mother Betty. I guess I am late in learning this lesson, and have certainly learnt it the hard way this week.
Love everyone
Trust no-one
Row your own boat
and now, thanks to Valerie, this is the correct version:
Hello Kate I met you at a conference last year and you have been an inspiration in helping me to make sure my husband Allan has the best support and care unfortunately Allan lost his battle with YOD Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia last Tuesday Keep up your excellent work Chris Jones
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Hi Chris, I am so sorry to hear about Allan… sending my deepest sympathy and love as you face your future without him xxx
Great advice however it is too late for me. In this eara everyon is rowing their own boats I was a helper on the side now I am rowing my own I think
There is a saying that if, your mould is set it is hard to brake and reshape but I am trying.
You are doing your best I am sure xx
Great advise however it is too late for me.
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Hugs Kate x
Thank you Trish xx
Great reminder. Wise words. Thanks Kate
Thanks Janet… incorrect as I have found out, but still not bad advice for some of the time !!
I’m not too sure about this advice. I think it would lead to a very lonely life. I don’t understand love without trust. Mary
Agreed… and Valerie has given me the correct version now Mary. xx
Love many
Trust few
Always paddle
your own canoe
From my Grandmother – the usual version I am aware of:
Love many
Trust few
Always paddle
your own canoe
Thank you Valerie… I was trying to remember what Betty had said, and this your version. is the correct one! It is also much better! x
Hi Kate Have you had trouble this week? For being so articulate despite being sick? At the “Adventure with Dementia” launch yesterday a journalist questioned Russ’ diagnosis 😦 Take care of yourself. Good luck for tonight! Gail
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Thank you Gail… being accused of not having dementia is very commonplace, around the whole world, so for now, until people are more educated, and kinder, my only advice to Russ is to have a go at educating them, which often fails, or ignore it, and treat the person with the contempt they deserve. Hugs to you both xx