Category Archives: Relationships

How caregiving or MS affects the interpersonal relationship

I’m No Angel

Posted on June 12, 2016 by

I admit my life is very busy and very difficult. I also admit I manage it pretty well, but just because I have to do some pretty difficult tasks day after day and I keep doing them, doesn’t make me … Continue reading →

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Feeling Alone or Maybe Just Left Out

Posted on May 30, 2016 by

I always have guilt feelings when I write about any negative emotions I feel in being a caregiver but the fact is, I have them and I expect most other caregivers have them as well. It doesn’t mean we don’t love … Continue reading →

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Blessings from Pain

Posted on April 12, 2016 by

I’m sure you have heard others reference the saying “turn lemons into lemonade.” It implies taking something bad and turning it into something good. Our pastor challenged us to think along those lines but with a different twist. When something … Continue reading →

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Waiting for the Next Shoe to Drop

Posted on February 8, 2016 by

I was talking to a fellow caregiver this week about an event that occurred to him and he made the comment, “Yeah, I’m just waiting for the next shoe to drop.” That comment really struck home. I confess; I’m like … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Just Get Sick

Posted on January 19, 2016 by

I had a scare this week thinking that I was about to experience the joy of food poisoning. As I was giving Lynn his bath, I started feeling really nauseous. Then my stomach starting burning and feeling crampy and I started sweating—all … Continue reading →

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Commitment

Posted on September 2, 2015 by

I’m starting my “staycation” today. You know the kind; where you vacation at home so you can get things done that you never have time to do when you’re working. We normally vacation at the beach each year with our children … Continue reading →

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Spring Into Action

Posted on April 7, 2015 by

Are you prepared to spring into action for an emergency? Just because you are a full time caregiver, doesn’t mean the world stops sending you other challenges so you can focus on the one needing your care.  Most of us … Continue reading →

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