A Moment of Awe
As I watched them, it was hard to say who was demonstrating more patience, and who seemed more inspiring. Certainly, it was impossible for me to understand the depth and complexity of their relationship.
Managing caregiver’s guilt
February 13, 2014. The day I became a caregiver. That was the day Jeff came home following nearly seven months spent in three hospitals after his spinal cord injury. Of course I had been preparing for my role of caregiver for months. The nurses, therapists, and staff...
Meet Jeanie: Caring for a son with TBI
I’ve been a single parent since 1993 at which time I went back to school to get my Bachelor’s degree in Education. I taught math for about 8 years and then went into full time ministry. I founded Dove’s Fire Ministries and was bound for Africa before my son’s...
The mistakes of today, a fresh start tomorrow
Finally laying down to sleep, we are beyond exhausted. Today, we didn’t eat much, and when we did, it was whatever we could get our hands on fastest. We meant to spend an hour at the gym but there wasn’t enough time. Even when that hour finally came, that window of... Caregiver Profiles: Lisa’s Story
Lisa is a 46 year old woman who formerly worked as a secretary. She moved from Florida back to South Carolina as her parents started aging, eventually moving in with them. She had the opportunity to take an online medical transcription course and worked briefly. She... Meet Judith H: Caregiver, Memoirist
I’m 61 years old and will soon be publishing my first book about caring for aging parents. It’s entitled, The Dutiful Daughter’s Guide to Caregiving: A Practical Memoir. I’m a writer, a teacher, a friend, a sister, an ex-wife, a pet parent, and always a daughter,...
The Caregiver’s Toolbox: top 10 posts of 2014
The Caregivers Toolbox is our space for qualified experts to offer advice on some of the practical, financial, and emotional aspects of being a caregiver. Find information and support from these articles that made an impact in 2014. 1. Can I Get Paid to be a Family...Erase
Rabbis Phyllis and Michael Sommer’s son, Sam, was diagnosed with AML (acute myelogenous leukemia). Phyllis shared her experience on her blog, Superman Sam. At the end of October 2013, Rabbis Phyllis Sommer and Rebecca Schorr had a crazy idea: what if thirty-six...My Oscars Manifesto: Acknowledging the Unsung Heroes
So this year, as I watch winner after winner called to the stage, and hear them making their acceptance speeches, I will take special notice of the acknowledgement and appreciation they show their own unsung heroes—their husbands, wives, children, partners and parents—those who have helped them on their way to be awarded for their excellence.
The Art of Offering Blessings
In his book, “To Bless the Space Between Us,” John O’Donohue describes an experience he had when he was a young priest visiting a group of nuns.
Giving Tuesday: What can you give?
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Living a compassionate life
What book hasn’t altered the course of my life? Even the most poorly written stories at least provided me with insight into my literary preferences.
Bringing love to you every day
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Quotes for Caregivers Changing Thinking, Changing Challenges
Changing thinking – Changing challenges
Gratitude Heard Around the World
Our survival network’s gratitude list
11 Inspirational Tweets This Week
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