When Was Your Last Day Off?
Jul 25 2011 in Denise's Blog, Polls by Denise
In the summer, we all think of vacation, a break, a day off. I wonder, though: How often can you take a day off? Please vote in our poll, below, and share any additional thoughts in our comments section.
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Kay Balsley said on July 25, 2011
does shopping at Good will count for 20 min I would like when it cools off to go fishing or see my friend who lives 1 hr away and go for a walk with her like we didn”t do last fall
Jane said on July 25, 2011
This was very hard to answer. I don’t feel I really ever have a break. I did put within the last six months as I thought of our trip to Hawaii. Even though it was centered around Nicole’s illness I still felt like I got away from it all.
Hugs:o)
Jane ~ mom to Nicole, 16 yo, VSD, PAH, Eisenmengers, EDS
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
Chet Bailey said on July 27, 2011
Wow, what a good question. A day off along with a good nights sleep have long gone the way of the Easter Bunny. Something I vaguely remember believing in.
Seriously, it has been at least 8 years since I have truly had a day off (and that was a business trip). I take breaks at least once a week. But these breaks are more a change in routine, than truly a break from caregiving.
Meryl said on July 27, 2011
I don’t remember having a day off from caregiving! I am so wound up at times that I forget to take “me” time!