Tag Archives: Blessings

Blessings from Pain

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Donna-Becoming a Family Caregiver

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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I Like Ours Better

Posted on April 6, 2014 by Donna-Becoming a Family Caregiver

There’s always a lot of hype that surrounds holidays, and Valentine’s Day is certainly right there keeping pace with all the rest. It’s supposed to be a day to celebrate your love for one another in some special way with … Continue reading →

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Thus the Week Before Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Donna-Becoming a Family Caregiver

Thus the week before Christmas and all through the house Not a creature was stirring not even my spouse A small Christmas tree had been placed on a stand So he could “see” Christmas from his power wheelchair The last … Continue reading →

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How am I Thankful? Let Me Count the Ways

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Donna-Becoming a Family Caregiver

I’m ashamed to say that I often use this blog to vent.  When I’m tired and discouraged, I find it therapeutic to talk it through on this blog knowing that there are those out there who have gone through the … Continue reading →

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Take Care of Myself? LOL

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Donna-Becoming a Family Caregiver

I read an interesting article on the Caregiver Space this week which has led me to think a lot of taking care of myself and why I don’t.  The article was called “6 Reasons Why Caregivers Don’t Self-Care (the way … Continue reading →

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So This is What a Day of Freedom Feels Like

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Donna-Becoming a Family Caregiver

My daughter approached me during our vacation and asked if I would be interested in speeding the day with her “escaping” from our caregiving responsibilities and just doing what we wanted to do.  She knew I usually worked on the weekends … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Me!

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Donna-Becoming a Family Caregiver

T0day is my birthday.  I’m a grand ole 56 years young or old depending on which joint is aching and how much sleep I have had.  Usually, I do not pay much attention to birthdays.  My children are grown and … Continue reading →

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Loss of Intimacy?

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Donna-Becoming a Family Caregiver

When my role as a caregiver became more demanding, I found myself acting more as a caregiver and less as a wife.  In the early stages of MS, Lynn still worked, drove himself around, completed projects, and helped me with things … Continue reading →

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Caregiver or Mom?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Donna-Becoming a Family Caregiver

Having just celebrated a great Mother’s Day with my three children and their spouse’s, I couldn’t help but think that although my kids are all now grown, my mothering days are not over. I’m not referring to my status of … Continue reading →

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The Caregiver’s Prayer by Kelly Combs

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Donna-Becoming a Family Caregiver

The following Caregiver‘s Prayer appeared in a local church’s newsletter recently.  Lynn’s aunt shared it with me and I contacted Kelly, the author, to see if I could share it with you.  She graciously agreed. I have included her bio … Continue reading →

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