I am embarking on another adventure in the land of caregiving. It seems that one of the things, almost the primary thing, that helps me through each day and into the next, is when I have a purpose and project to work on. These past months it has been such a struggle to stay “up”. I get lonely and bored, feeling without purpose and not being able to utilize the skills I have, which is life-giving to me.
Helping Denise Brown of caregiving.com with her online store has been a big help, but once it is done..it is done lol. Then what? I can’t write a blog every day because things just don’t happen everyday that are newsworthy! This is my first and primary blogsite, but I also have another that I add informational articles on caregiving to, Caregivers Not Alone.
I want to be able to personally visit local caregivers, who have been isolated like I was for so long. This site is addressed to their needs. The thing is, I have not found anyone yet that I can visit! So, it has been a bit of a downer for me.
Then the other day I had another “idea”! I have set up a blogtalkradio show, which I will host! Hhmmmm, what have I gotten myself into now?! Well, it is called, of course, The Bear Hug Waltz! I am going to start with my very first blog post, and read them over the air, and add some comments as I go along.
My first show, sounds funny, lol, is on Thursday, August 5th at 10:00 a.m.! So, I have to fine tune my plan, which I don’t have to much left to do, then promote it wherever I can, and I will be ready to go! I thought well, when this is done with, then what? Duh! I will schedule a show each week of course!
I have a lot of blog posts to cover, and most people have not read the earlier ones, which are quite significant. They are the beginnings for me, of what was to come and I want to share them So this is something that I can work on every week and I think it will help me. I am also looking into being a ChaCha guide, lol which is a human search engine basically. It is something I can do right here, and bring in some money. So, will be making a decision on that soon.
Update on mom: Her health is still good, she is basically bedbound now, it has become to difficult to get her up even once a day at this point, more so for her then me. But I am so concerned with her being injured, especially putting her back into the bed. If I do get her up, she will usually not even stay sitting upright or stay awake for even an hour. It is alot to go through for such a short amount of time, and risk possible injury to her. Soo, many conflicting thoughts and emotions flying around inside me, most of which I cut off quick and stuff down deep, have to, for now.
Donna,
Your comments resonated with me. I think many of us experience that struggle to stay “up”. I think we all need to have goals, but it is so hard to focus on these. I applaud your sharing. I know that reading or hearing of others’ experiences helps me tremendously. It helps me to know that I am not alone in my feelings. It helps me to know that there are others who deal with many of the same issues…and to learn how they deal with them.
Thank you.
Amen to everything Karen said.
Onward! And, good for you!! We’ll be listening.
Bravo my friend….always when you reach a goal aim even higher for the next one….
I will most definately be listening…..
Im excited for you!!!! You have a lot of lessons to share…..