CP-About Caregiving
I have not always been a full-time caregiver. As I look back over Lynn’s journey through the maze of MS
Each of us filters information through our previous life experiences. We evaluate comments made and inferences perceived through those filters
Sixty-two years ago today, my Mom and Dad became husband and wife. He was drafted into the army two months
For some reason, I have found that when I have a period of peace, quiet, and routine, I can expect
Being a caregiver is difficult. It’s a lot of hard work; it’s emotionally trying; it’s downright exhausting…but also very rewarding.
Before I start this blog, I want to write a disclaimer: I’m very tired and having difficulty this week, so
Of all the caregiving responsibilities I do daily, the one I think is most important is inspecting and caring for
Always be Prepared. That was the Scout motto when I was a kid, and I’ve taken it to heart for
With much excitement but a little trepidation, Lynn and I returned to church last Sunday. We had not been able
Occasionally, I get an email from someone who is a new caregiver asking for advice on how to adjust to
People have different ways of relieving stress and frustration, and as Lynn’s condition progressed from independence to total dependency, I
I recently published a blog (June 26, 2014) entitled “A Short Trip Back Home.” In that blog, I discussed the
