I’ve scoured the Bible for validation of the emotions I experienced. I searched for the Old Testament and New for instances of caregiving. I just knew there would be a Biblical imperative for what I
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Taking Care of Pets When a Loved One is Close to the End
Pets are an important part of our lives. They offer us comfort and solace during stressful times and enhance our joy in
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“24-Hour Care”
Being told that your loved one needs “24-hour care” can be daunting, especially if it hasn’t come up before.
24-hour
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Mission: Complete
Barbara Lynn (aka Grandma) took her last breath here on earth on January 29, 2022.
It happened just over a week ago,
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The Eulogy
Given at Grandma’s service, February 7, 2022
I know a lot about my grandma, Barbara.
I know that she was
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I’ve Got Plenty to be Thankful For
Sometimes caregiving is so ugly, it can be a challenge to find things that are positive. It can feel like you are wading
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Facebook Caregiver Support Groups
In this day and age, we are doing more and more online. Why not be part of a support group online?
Below I have
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We’re Still Here
Hello, world.
Yes, we are still here.
As I wander deeper and deeper into the throes of caring for my grandma,
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When you feel the full range of human emotions within moments #caregiving
Each day, I feel the full range of human emotions.
I feel guilty. Guilty over that which I simply do not have
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The best caregivers usually were never “caregivers” to begin with
People who are caring for their loved ones spend a lot of time searching for help.
Recently, in the same boat once
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