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  1. Dana

    Sometimes It’s Still Hard

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    | Dana's Blog
    May 8, 2012
    Sometimes it’s still hard. We are very used to our life. Usually, we just go about our routines, and it’s no big deal that Michael is in a wheelchair. Usually. Then, randomly, there are times that are really tough. It happened yesterday. I hate that it happens. I want to...
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  2. Dana

    When You Can’t See Your Need Yourself

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    | Dana's Blog
    April 11, 2012
    Here is the latest update on how I am adjusting to having outside help come in to help my husband (a c5/6 quadriplegic) three mornings a week: How long does it take to adjust to the routine of having a home health aide come to your house for 15 hours...
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  3. Dana

    Finding the Bright Spots

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    10
    | Dana's Blog
    February 28, 2012
    I don’t know about you guys, but I am thankful for the times that I can see through all of the difficulties my husband and I face as a couple juggling a disability, to the gifts. Because there are gifts that come along with this journey. I am reminded of...
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  5. Dana

    On Letting Someone Else In

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    10
    | Dana's Blog
    January 25, 2012
    I wrote this last week. We are still in an adjustment period, but we are getting there. Here are my thoughts going into a new season in my caregiving journey. We are going to have a home health aide come out tomorrow. I think I am ready to give this...
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  6. Dana

    What Made Me Cry

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    | Dana's Blog
    January 17, 2012
    After my introductory blog post, Denise asked “Would you mind telling us a little more about your tears? What was most overwhelming for you?” I don’t mind sharing at all! After all, that’s what we’re all here for, right? What made me cry? Hmm. There was a lot of crying...
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  7. Dana

    An Introduction

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    10
    | Dana's Blog
    January 16, 2012
    (Editor’s Note: Today, we welcome a new blogger, Dana. You can read more about her on her profile here.) I am new to blogging here on Caregiving.com. My name is Dana, and I am a caregiver for my husband.  I first found this website during our first year of marriage,...
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