Take a Peek at Caregiver Loneliness ICU minutes stretch like bubblegum—at some point, I know they’ll burst and slap more messiness into my life. I wait, lonely in the busiest place on the planet, for the nurses to allow me back into Pedro’s room. The tubes cascade out of his… Read more“Caregiver Loneliness Can Delay YOUR Recovery”
Category: Relationships
BC and AD for a caregiver mean ‘before cancer’ and ‘after diagnosis’. Relationships change, and we hope to help you navigate the changes.
A Near Truth is Really a Lie
Going to Church, but Avoiding the Members The exhaust from our 4Runner billowed like clouds in the sub-zero temperatures. Snow squeaked under my feet as I went outside to check the temperature in the vehicle. I felt chagrinned that we would drive less than a block before parking. Church was… Read more“A Near Truth is Really a Lie”
Peace for Lifetime: The Self-Help Book I Didn’t Know I Needed
Peace for a Lifetime Review This book is the first in a trifecta of books that I really needed to read (but didn’t realize how much I needed to read them). Reading Peace for a Lifetime is like sitting down with a friendly counselor in the comfort of my own… Read more“Peace for Lifetime: The Self-Help Book I Didn’t Know I Needed”
CNA or a Fairy Godmother to a Caregiver and Patient?
Laura entered Andrew’s room, carefully sanitizing her hands and greeting Andrew with her big friendly smile. She was a favorite, because each time she entered, she always carried on a cheerful conversation, whether Andrew was well enough to respond or not. She bustled around wiping sinks and counters, picking up… Read more“CNA or a Fairy Godmother to a Caregiver and Patient?”
Giving to a Tired Caregiver – Inspire Me Monday
I awoke with a start, staring wildly at the profusion of trees to my left. My gaze swung right. More trees. I sat partway upright and saw trees in front, but then my gaze hit the rearview mirror. My four-year-old’s head glowed in the sunlight shining through the back window. … Read more“Giving to a Tired Caregiver – Inspire Me Monday”
Family: the Biggest Blessing to Caregivers
This has to be the easiest Five-Minute Friday prompt we’ve ever had AND it ties into my #write31days theme of unexpected blessings during caregiving. I’m supposed to only write for five minutes, but I’ve had so many years of stocking up precious moments. Ready? Set? Go! Family: the Biggest Blessing… Read more“Family: the Biggest Blessing to Caregivers”
What Happens When You Believe in Teamwork
This week I’m writing on my friend Holley Gerth’s prompt: Who in your life lives these words: “I don’t have it all together. But I believe we’re better together.” The weekly prompts for Holley’s Coffee for Your Heart link up celebrate the publication of her newest book You’re Loved No… Read more“What Happens When You Believe in Teamwork”
How to Tell If You’re Being Encouraged or Manipulated
When the doctors diagnosed Pedro with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma back in April of 2002, word spread like wildfire through our small community. People who had never spoken a word to me in our first eight months suddenly started dropping by to help and encourage us. It didn’t take long for me… Read more“How to Tell If You’re Being Encouraged or Manipulated”
The Power of the Mighty Do-Over
“Mom, I’m hungry. When can we eat?” Sarah tugged on my sleeve. I grunted a non-reply and tried to make up my mind. Eat something expensive in the airport or find a place to eat once we checked out the rental car and headed towards my brother-in-law’s home. I looked… Read more“The Power of the Mighty Do-Over”
No Sex at Taco Bell
I snuggled in closer and tucked my head under Randy’s chin. Oh, it was so nice! His arms, sturdy and strong, helped me feel that I could relax for the first time in over a week. Resting for a moment, content to just be together again, we each waited for… Read more“No Sex at Taco Bell”
