How many times have you (and I) said, “well, I guess that was better than nothing…” and other versions of that sentiment; and if we have said that to ourselves, chances are we will say it to our friends, partners, children, others who are important to us…or will. So when does ‘good enough’ fall into [ …read more ]
Rules for Caregivers: Survival or Success
Caregivers come to be in many ages, life stages, and professions; there are those of us who chose this direction as our life passion – teachers, counselors, nurses, doctors, fire fighters, EMTS, police officers, clergy. Then there are those who find themselves thrust into the role of caregiver through life circumstance, via aging parents, illness [ …read more ]
Are we THERE yet?!?
Ah yes, those wonderful days of yesteryear and car trips that never seem to end…is that what this phrase brings to mind for you, too? Remember that? Well, sometimes “there” can be more than an actual place or destination, and even more challenging than those car trips; sometimes it is a more difficult move that [ …read more ]