3 Books for the Caregiving Journey
Companions for those learning to care without losing themselves Caregiving stretches us in ways we never imagined — body, mind, and spirit. It asks everything of us, often without giving much back. And…
When Nature Is Out of Reach: Moving Gently Indoors
Are you stuck inside? The heat index in our corner of North Carolina has hovered between 105 and 115 degrees for over a week. Before that, we were caught in an extended cycle…
FINDING TIME FOR CREATIVITY Women Over 50
Balancing creativity with caregiving and life’s responsibilities isn’t easy, but small, intentional steps make it possible. As the youngest of five and a natural caregiver, supporting others has always been part of my…
THESE ARE TUMULTUOUS TIMES, AND. . .
“For me, one of the most difficult parts of pain—physical or emotional—is not knowing when it will end. The despair that causes, and the subsequent loss of hope, can often be as debilitating…
BURN SOME SAGE – Always a Reason to Hope
I started writing this morning and everything I started to write was filled with uncertainty and confusion. I think, today is a day of rest for me. I’ve been so focused on lifting…
CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Yesterday, while I was out walking, I ran into a neighbor I hadn’t seen in ages. She and her husband are only at home here part of the time. After they retired, they…
