Balancing Safety with Freedom
There is a balance between being a good caregiver and being a good care-receiver. As a care-receiver we have a responsibility to do whatever we can to take care of ourselves as much as possible
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I’m not a Doctor but Sometimes I Play One in Real Life
Just like one shouldn’t be their own litigating attorney; one should not be their own doctor. Having said that there are times when you have to put on a stethoscope and really get involved in
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To Resolve or Not to Resolve
Ah, here we are. The year is 2025 and 365 days stand in front glaring ahead of my steps. What shall I resolve to do? Or as people ask – what is my New Year’s
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Whatever You Do, Don’t Shoot Your Husband
Thad and I recently celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. We spent a quiet day as he was recovering from a second shoulder surgery. While they say the 50th is celebrated by exchanging items of Gold,
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I Saw Angels
Do you see angels? Are they the kind with wings? Or perhaps they are little men with green hats and pants and smiles from ear to ear? Recently I have seen angels but they sport
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The Teacher becomes the Student
As grandparents we love our grandchildren and spending time with them is fun if a bit exhausting and trying. Not long ago Thad and I got to spend six days taking care of them and
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The Value of Resilience
How often during your struggles with medical mayhem have you wanted to just give up? How often did you say the words “I’m done! I can’t do it anymore!” And when we do manage to
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Transformation Self-Care
If you have ever been a caregiver or currently are a caregiver you have heard the words “You need to take care of yourself”. But actually caring for yourself while caring for those in medical
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What Year are You?
I am driving a 1955 vehicle. Gosh, in 1955 she was a beaut! Shiny, new, pristine – not a blemish on her. Ran without a hiccup and seemed to get better as it ran –
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Family History Can Forecast the Future
“At the Lord’s command Moses recorded the stages in their journey. This is their journey by stages”. Numbers 33:2 Family history can tell a lot about us. Not only can it explain our neuroses, it
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10 Quotes to Help You Keep On Keepin’ On
There are times when we seemed to be at the end of ourselves and it helps to have a quote to help us through. My favorites are from the bible such as: Psalm 139:5 “He
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