It’s a cook-free (and dirty dish-less!) Progressive Party.
Throughout the week of December 6, we’ll stop by the blogs of family caregivers, dropping off holiday well-wishes and good cheer. Our party also includes companies that provides services and/or products to help family caregivers.
Because no party is complete without presents, we’ve got prizes! We’re giving away an autographed copy of Denise’s books, The Caregiving Years, Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey and Take Comfort, Reflections of Hope for Caregivers. The grand prize is three free coaching sessions with Denise. Stop by when the party starts (December 6) to learn how to win.
On Caregiving.com, five family caregivers share their days through their own blogs:
On December 6, be sure to stop here to begin our progressive party. We’ll have links to participating websites, simply visit the sites, sharing comfort, cheer and your story as you click along. Our party lasts one week so you’ll have plenty of visiting time.
Are you a family caregiver who blogs interested in being one of our hosts during the blog party? We’d love to have you along! Simply:
I put my blog up (I am number 3) and would like to participate in the holiday progressive party.
However, I cannot afford to donate a prize. Is that OK? If not, please delete me. Thanks!
Hi everyone, I am #4! I just got back in town last night, we were in TN for a wedding, so I was anxious to get back for the party! I hope to be starting off with the “appetizer” blog tomorrow! Look forward to getting to know each of you! Donna Webb Donna Webb´s last blog ..
ok! I will try back too. The trip was great, wonderful wedding and time with sons, oldest couldn’t make it though! But on the homefront, there were a lot of upsetting events going on concerning my mom’s care! I will no doubt be blogging about it soon while they are still freshly churning in my mind! Donna Webb´s last blog ..
I was on Kaye’s website it is awesome! I immediately booked marked it a favorite! I will go back when I have a bit more time to read more of the posts and info there. Took interest in the post about traveling with seniors, but then I had to stop and think, is it referring to ‘senior’ me, or ‘very senior’ my mom? lol Anyhow it is a good article. I look forward to reading more! Donna Webb´s last blog ..
John Mills web site – One Approach to Caregiving: Irreverent Humor Kelly O’Brien – November 04, 2009
I so agree with the need for humor, I don’t know if I would call it irreverent or not, but my husband and I will make comments in refference to mom, which are semi-humorous to us, but in actuality they are a way to vent the real pain that lies beneath. Others are often shocked, appalled at some of the comments we make, such as “I am going to sell mom to the highest bidder” Obvioiusly, I am not having a good time, and I am stressed, so ‘jokingly’ I might make such a statement to relieve some of the stress. People don’t get it though, even when you try to explain to them, don’t be shocked, we don’t mean it, it is just a way to release steam! Donna Webb´s last blog ..
Comments left on Linda’s and Donna’s blogs…still can’t leave one on Heidi’s though. Read some of Skye’s blogs last night too. Haven’t posted comments yet though. Delore’s site doesn’t even come up, so a problem there I guess. Donna Webb´s last blog ..
Hi Donna–You’re running circles around me! I love it!! Delores’s address had a typo in it–which I just fixed. Her link works now. I contacted Heidi last night about her comments, will let you know when I hear back from her. So glad you’re partying with us!
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I put my blog up (I am number 3) and would like to participate in the holiday progressive party.
However, I cannot afford to donate a prize. Is that OK? If not, please delete me. Thanks!
Hi Heidi,
So glad to have you with us!
Only companies who sell products and/or services to family caregivers need donate a prize. So, no worries, you are good.
Looking forward to getting to know you better and to visiting your blog!
Thanks!!!
Hi everyone, I am #4! I just got back in town last night, we were in TN for a wedding, so I was anxious to get back for the party! I hope to be starting off with the “appetizer” blog tomorrow! Look forward to getting to know each of you! Donna Webb
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hey I was on Heidi’s blog, but I couldn’t leave a comment? Is there something I need to do first?
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Hi Donna–Welcome home! I was thinking of you and hoping you had a good time.
I had the same problem and did contact Heidi. She thought everything was okay… I’ll check with her again.
ok! I will try back too. The trip was great, wonderful wedding and time with sons, oldest couldn’t make it though! But on the homefront, there were a lot of upsetting events going on concerning my mom’s care! I will no doubt be blogging about it soon while they are still freshly churning in my mind!
Donna Webb´s last blog ..
I was on Kaye’s website it is awesome! I immediately booked marked it a favorite! I will go back when I have a bit more time to read more of the posts and info there. Took interest in the post about traveling with seniors, but then I had to stop and think, is it referring to ‘senior’ me, or ‘very senior’ my mom? lol Anyhow it is a good article. I look forward to reading more!
Donna Webb´s last blog ..
John Mills web site – One Approach to Caregiving: Irreverent Humor Kelly O’Brien – November 04, 2009
I so agree with the need for humor, I don’t know if I would call it irreverent or not, but my husband and I will make comments in refference to mom, which are semi-humorous to us, but in actuality they are a way to vent the real pain that lies beneath. Others are often shocked, appalled at some of the comments we make, such as “I am going to sell mom to the highest bidder” Obvioiusly, I am not having a good time, and I am stressed, so ‘jokingly’ I might make such a statement to relieve some of the stress. People don’t get it though, even when you try to explain to them, don’t be shocked, we don’t mean it, it is just a way to release steam!
Donna Webb´s last blog ..
Comments left on Linda’s and Donna’s blogs…still can’t leave one on Heidi’s though. Read some of Skye’s blogs last night too. Haven’t posted comments yet though. Delore’s site doesn’t even come up, so a problem there I guess.
Donna Webb´s last blog ..
Hi Donna–You’re running circles around me! I love it!! Delores’s address had a typo in it–which I just fixed. Her link works now. I contacted Heidi last night about her comments, will let you know when I hear back from her. So glad you’re partying with us!
Thanks! Party on!
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Glad you fixed Delore’s link, lots of blogs there that I can relate to with my mom.
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Can anyone tell me how to add the share links, ie for facebook and twitter, myspace on our blog site?
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Great talking with you Denise! I couldn’t get the ‘radio’ thing to work though and was not able to listen to the first part of the show!
Donna Webb´s last blog ..Welcome to all Bloggers from the Caregivers Holiday Blog Party!