What Does Your Caree Teach You?
Dec 10 2012 in Tell Us by Denise
I’m so enjoying RoaringMouse‘s special series, 8 Nights Plus 1, in which she shares what she learned from her husband during their marriage and throughout her experience caring for him.
In her series, RoaringMouse reminds that learning is ever-present during caregiving. In a time that just seems to take, caregiving can teach. I’d love for you to share what you learn from your caree. Perhaps it’s patience or the value of time or the importance of telling the truth about your limits.
Please share your lessons learned in our comments section, below.
Congrats to Chris, who won yesterday’s gift–a copy of our newest eBook, My Caregiving Journal.
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ejourneys said on December 10, 2012
Congratulations, Chris!
I think my partner has taught me more things than I can count — patience, certainly, and acceptance of what is. The need to set boundaries. The need to speak up. How to pay attention to various environmental factors. When to step away from an argument. When to tame my own ego (aka, “How much does this really matter?”) And the need to trust in a slow, often arduous and frustrating process that often obscures the fact that she is also doing heavy lifting, just at her own pace and in her own way.
roaringmouse said on December 10, 2012
Denise you are too kind! Even in Aftergiving I have lots to learn too! I’m still a student.
The Roaring Mouse
Kaye Swain said on December 10, 2012
I learned to look at the drippings of a candle in a bright and beautiful new way. And I was tickled to learn you can make a menorah out of Marshmallow Rice Krispies. What fun! Thanks for another lovely visit to your Holiday Blog Party!
Trish said on December 11, 2012
Congratulations, Chris!! A party AND gifts – what’s not to love!
My caree (Robert) has taught me to enjoy the simple moments of life. Whether he is watching Jeopardy, playing cards or concentrating on his word search puzzle, he is “all in” at that moment. He has also taught me that laughter really does lighten a situation.
My other sometime caree and full-time husband (Richard) has shown me what perseverence is. He is in constant pain (sometimes worse than others) yet he gets up every day, he does more than he probably should and he lives his life, pain and all.
My husband’s caree (my mother-in-law), has shown me how to have hope in spite of a slew of health problems. She always is optimistic she will be better/have fewer doctor appointments, etc.