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  1. Trish

    Quick Update on MIL

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    August 4, 2011
    You guys are so great!  With everything you all have going on and then sending me support for the garage renovation for Robert, you’ve also asked about my Hubby’s mom (Carol). A few weeks ago, her PET scan didn’t show any cancer but they didn’t rule it out completely.  She...
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  3. G-J

    A Way to Celebrate

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    August 3, 2011
    I just had a thought that I wanted to share with all of you.  In honor of caregiving.com’s 15th anniversary, I’d like to suggest that those of us who are able, spread the word about caregiving.com with 15 others.  This can be done through twitter, e-mails, letters, phone calls, facebook,...
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  4. Denise

    15 Wishes

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    August 3, 2011
    Fifteen years ago today, I sat in the corner of my bedroom in my parents’ house and bought the domain name, Caregiving.com. (You can read more about the story of Caregiving.com here .) In honor of Caregiving.com’s 15th anniversary, I’m sending you 15 wishes: 1. I wish you love in...
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  5. G-J

    Happy Anniversary!

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    August 3, 2011
    Denise, Happy Anniversary to you and caregiving.com!  Without you, and the others here, life as a caregiver would be more difficult.  Thank you for what you do and for all you give to help us be the best person as a caregiver and in all of our other roles.  You...
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  6. Jane

    Does It Ever End?

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    August 3, 2011
    I’m not sure why the universe feels the need to torture me with throwing so many things at me at the same time. I will try to keep this from being all over the place. I will do one section with Rick and one with Nicole. Rick (my husband) wasn’t...
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  7. Kathy

    Order Up

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    | Kathy's Blog
    August 3, 2011
    This post may be all over the place as that is how my thoughts feel today. I am hoping that getting them down in print would sort them so please bear with me.Hubby has been experiencing unexplained anxiety over the last few weeks. I cant tell if this is related...
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  8. Bette

    Help

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    August 2, 2011
    Oh my, how I’ve battled and battled with having and adding help.  Denise continues to be so patient and inspiring in my coaching sessions, guiding me to get the help that I need.  And, she is able to see the needs before they come. (:  I’m so grateful. In thinking of adding help,...
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  9. Trish

    Robert’s Renovation – Update

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    August 2, 2011
    Many of you know I am not a fan of nonsensical rules whether it’s from New Home , our healthcare system  or government agencies.  I love simplicity and although creating both a bathroom and bedroom out of a garage isn’t completely simple, it seemed easily doable.  After all, millions of...
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  10. Jane

    Another Battle…

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    August 2, 2011
    I took the Boundaries class in the second session of Summer classes with Denise. Wow, it was great and really helped me a lot. I spoke about my battle with Nicole about her being a night owl and trying to get her to bed earlier and most specifically being firm...
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  12. Jennifer

    Weekend + 1

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    August 1, 2011
    Today was Paul’s 8th out of 10 radiation treatments;  he’s pretty low just now.  Saturday turned out to be a pretty good day where he was a bit more positive than he had been.  Sunday he crashed when he got home about 3:30 p.m. after managing a fairly full workday.   Today...
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