by Don
Jun 13 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids, Don's Blog by Don
Thought to just check in as it has been some time since we last got together here. Been pretty hectic what with kids finishing school and all. However, the major event has been the very sudden serious illness of my mother-in-law who for the past week has been engaged in battle with flesh-eating disease. What [...]
by G-J
Jun 12 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids, G-J's Blog by G-J
I’m pretty sure I’ve said this before, so please bear with me while I say again that if you’re a caregiver, other things should go smoothly in life. It’s like there should be a deal with the universe that you’re already dealing with something HUGE so you don’t have to deal with any other problems [...]
by roaringmouse
Jun 9 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids, Roaringmouse's Blog by roaringmouse
Many of you know my story—that I was a hurricane when I was nine months pregnant and my husband was recovering from a spinal cord injury which happened six months earlier and left him paralyzed from the stomach down. Many of you also know that I wasn’t too happy about that and have advocated quite [...]
by G-J
May 29 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids, G-J's Blog by G-J
It was obvious that there was a full moon recently. There has been a slight change in things, but I don’t know if it’s temporary or permanent, which adds to the challenge. Saturday morning the three of us were talking. Our son said something and repeated it and Steve still didn’t seem to hear it [...]
by roaringmouse
May 27 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids, Roaringmouse's Blog by roaringmouse
Hello all, I know you haven’t heard from me in about a month or two. I’ve been really busy. We are adjusting to life without my hubby one day at a time, but in the meantime are being blessed. My daughter apparently is a “gifted” child and thus I’m already challenged with her schooling and [...]
by G-J
May 23 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids, G-J's Blog by G-J
Tomorrow I’m having a colonoscopy. From here on out we’re referring to it as The Test because c-o-l-o-n-o-s-c-o-p-y is too much to type. This has been scheduled since early last month. I let Steve and our son know and had already arranged for a friend to take me for the appointment. She’s not a morning [...]
by Don
May 16 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids, Don's Blog by Don
16May During my younger years I spent most summers canoe tripping near Lake Mazinaw in Ontario, Canada. Some times I reflect on these trips as idyllic travels through the bucolic yet rugged landscape. Other times I have recollections such as: paddling down Long Lake, into a stiff breeze, fighting whitecaps, and occasionally bouncing my paddle [...]
by G-J
May 6 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids, G-J's Blog by G-J
My neighbor’s wife has cancer. I found out around Christmas when I went to their house to deliver the trail mix that we make for them each year. The cancer was in her jaw and she had to have reconstructive surgery. I didn’t know his wife was ill, and neither did the other neighbors. I [...]
by Don
Apr 25 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by Don
Collateral damage is damage to things that are incidental to the intended target. It is frequently used as a military term where it can refer to the incidental destruction of civilian property and non-combatant casualties. ~ Wikipedia It is clear there are many motivations to cause someone to write, to share, to express, and sometimes [...]
by G-J
Apr 22 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by G-J
by Don
Apr 12 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by Don
First published April 12, 2013 on facingcancer.ca As you might know, I’ve started to share these postings on another site caregiving.com It’s a comprehensive source of information and inspiration that I recommend for those readers in either the caresharers role or anyone on the cancer treatment trail. It is, I think, helpful to broaden perspective and [...]
by Don
Apr 11 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by Don
First published April 3, 2013 on facingcancer.ca It never occurred to me that I might one day begin a blog posting with a quote from Jacqueline Bisset but here goes: “A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude, and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beautiful.” Actually that wasn’t [...]
by Don
Apr 11 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by Don
First published April 2, 2013 on facingcancer.ca Today marks the final day of my mindfulness training and yet it also marks a beginning. During the past 12 weeks it was my privilege to meet some wonderful individuals and to learn a little bit about their stories. I thank them for that and am posting this [...]
by Don
Apr 10 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by Don
First published March 4, 2013 on facingcancer.ca Just a very quick follow up to my most recent posting. Rabbi Len Rosen, who always finds a way to bring illumination to my ramblings raised a good point regarding – letting go. Letting go in this context does NOT mean giving up nor surrendering. It means accepting [...]
by Don
Apr 10 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by Don
First published March 2, 2013 on facingcancer.ca The highway to nothingness is cratered with potholes, surrounded by flashing neon and sparkly roadside attractions, fast-food joints, and amusement parks; the hurdy-gurdy man is playing in the back seat while Led Zeppelin screams from the car stereo at volume 10. Apart from that my all-day mindfulness meditation [...]
by Don
Apr 10 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by Don
First published January 25, 2013 on facingcancer.ca A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love. ~ St. Basil In yesterday’s blog posting I mentioned something about Katie’s new shoes and promised to [...]
by Don
Apr 10 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by Don
First published February 17, 2013 on facingcancer.ca Although this may not have complete relevance for this site, since I’ve written often about my mom I thought you might indulge me in sharing the remarks I made at her funeral this past Friday. A life in eight ends Thank you for joining us today. My first [...]
by Don
Apr 9 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by Don
First published January 24, 2013 on facingcancer.ca To know that you do not know is the best. To pretend to know when you do not know is a disease. Lao-tzu, The Way of Lao-tzu A few weeks ago I embarked on another journey – that of mindfulness meditation. It feels as though since late October 2011 [...]
by Don
Apr 9 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by Don
First published January 7, 2013 on facingcancer.ca With a nod to my friend Bumpyboobs and my new friend Kristi, the following was inspired by an initiative Kristi began with her Life Changes Foundation. I first was exposed to Kristi on Facebook again with thanks to Catherine. What Kristi challenged was to write a letter to [...]
by Don
Apr 9 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by Don
First published January 6, 2013 on facingcancer.ca “If you wish to succeed in life, make perseverance your bosom friend, experience your wise counselor, caution your elder brother, and hope your guardian genius.” J. Addison Numbness. Sometimes it is a welcome sensation. When you’re in the dentist’s chair about to undergo another interminable procedure that little prick [...]
by Don
Apr 9 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by Don
First published January 1, 2013 on facingcancer.ca Time for list making. Something I seldom do but given what transpired in 2012 with a little bit of 2011 tossed in for good measure, there are some items to record. These are by no means resolutions. I shall leave that very solid undertaking to my fellow blogger [...]
by Don
Apr 9 2013 in Caring for Spouse and Kids by Don
First published December 20, 2012 on facingcancer.ca It was my intention to write something entirely uplifting and joyful today. Then came another phone call. Yet another family has been visited by the bastard cancer. Yet another child is thrust into the new world of metastasizing ignorance and fear. Yet one more holiday season will be [...]
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