Wisdom from the inside.
What Is A Caregiver?
What Qualities Does A Caregiver Need To Have? | Reach Out I recently had the chance to consider all the various caregiving situations there are out there. I have been the primary caregiver of my parents and recently a back up caregiver giving support to the main...
Talking About End Of Life
Caregivers Journey We have a loved one who is in the hospital now for over 10 weeks. She has a degenerative liver disease which is affecting all her other organs. Her kidneys are failing and she is now on dialysis. She is battling infections on a weekly basis which is...
God Takes Counterfeit
Caregivers Journey Ok so today I just don't have what it takes. I didn't sleep well, a loved one is in the hospital and we are playing the "can't get information out of the doctors or nurses" game. I'm nervous and jumpy and dread the day. Not showing up is not an...
Neat, Clean And Caregiving
We must always be aware that what we consider important may not always line up with the needs and wants of those we care for.
Caregiver Warrior Memories
Caregivers Journey Today it's been five years since my Mom passed. The picture to the right is a shot of her chair in my backyard this morning. The sunlight is directly shining on it as if to celebrate her heavenly presence and to remind me she is always with me,...
Caregiver Warrior Despair And Dreams
Caregiver Warrior I saw a young women today on the subway with a child who was wearing one of those neck pillows around his neck one wears in airplanes to keep your head stabilized if you fall sleep. She was telling her child not to full asleep and gently encouraging...
The Miracle Of Caregiving
Caregiver Warrior I was concerned then amazed recently by a turn of events in my backyard. I went out there to enjoy the weather and as soon as I went to sit down a huge red cardinal began buzzing around me so closely I could see his beautiful colors in detail. Then...
Doctors From Hell
We recently took a family member to meet with various doctors and surgeons to discuss a potential procedure. We have opted for this procedure to enhance the quality of life for our loved one even though there are serious risks. We had to meet with 2 doctors, one who...
The Caregiver Hairdresser
My Mom’s favorite hairdresser ended up being me!
