Do-overs. That childhood name for all of those things or situations we really wished had turned out differently. Somehow we never entirely give up on the concept, even though we intellectually come to understand other realities as we grow into adulthood. With the passing of family to whom I had been a caregiver, I find …
Taking A Moment For Your Self
One of the things discovered about care-giving is its unrelenting nature. There never seems to be that proverbial "minute of peace". We are either doing or thinking/planning about doing. The funny thing though, is there are actually moments tucked up into this scenario that can act as a mini-vacation from the work at hand, and …
Lessons Learned: The Transformative Power of Caregiving
Stepping into the role of caregiver changes you. Who you are remains but it is refined and amplified in ways that tie you ever closer to people and Life around. You grow as a human being. During a grieving period, I spent time reflecting on the events that had brought me to that place. To …
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Dad's Back 