This is the follow up to my post “Holidaze”
Dad is back in his facility and resting comfortably. No specific caused found his seizure but we’ll be making the rounds of the Dr’s in the days and weeks to come. I learned that the original seizure occurred in the shower so I’m feel blessed that Dad didn’t get injured in there.
I need to buy flowers for the staff.
When I returned from...
“How was your holiday?” everyone has been asking.
I usually answer vaguely, “It was interesting…”
As you know from my last post the Christmas holiday began with my wedding anniversary which meant a trip to the cemetery and commemorating my wife’s death. Dad’s physical state declined to the point that I wondered whether he was going to live through the end of the month....
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Merry Christmas!
Confession: After Robert woke up from his nap this afternoon and ate some candy from his stocking, I asked him to finish his last Christmas card.
Yes, I know today is Christmas.
No more Christmas cards! Please!
Robert was so close to having them done last Sunday. So close! He was down to two more to go when we had to leave to make it on time to a Christmas program at church. Robert would...
For this holiday, I wish for you:
1. A moment of faith that helps you continue;
2. A smile that reminds you that love surrounds you;
3. A glimpse into a future that inspires you;
4. A connection that shows you who you are;
5. A time that brings enough laughter to calm the fears.
Happy Holidays! Thanks for making our year and our days very special.
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Today I went to work. It may be two days before Christmas and relatively quiet but a military base never completely closes.
Today I saw new “Welcome Home” banners posted on the fence line outside the base. A unit must be returning soon. I pray they make it back in time for Christmas, it’ll be close. I remember those days and smile, happy for the returning Marines and their families.
Today I took my Dad to yet...
I presented workshops in November and December about surviving the holidays. During the workshops, attendees shared their favorite holiday traditions. A few stood out for me, including:
—Take time to give thanks with a Thanksgiving gratitude tree. I love this tradition, started by a family many years ago, which you can adapt for New Year’s Eve. Each family member writes one gratitude on a piece paper...
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It better not be – Robert isn’t done with his Christmas cards yet! (Um, mine are “in the mail.”)
It’s been a busy month! This is the busy time of year at work which coincides nicely with the busy time of year in my personal life – add in a dash of taking Robert to neurology appointments, dealing with contractors and electricians and permits (which may all be for naught – it’s a long story and...
Last night, we aired our live call-in show on Your Caregiving Journey. Bette updated us on her holiday plans. And both Kathy and Trish called to share; Kathy shared her holiday tip and Trish shared the story of her holiday meltdown. You can listen to our show via the player below.
Our call-in shows are fun because you make them that. It’s fun that you call in and it’s great that you join the...
We’ve ended our Holiday Progressive Blog Party but your participation will keep me warm the rest of our holiday season.
Swati won yesterday’s gift (look for an email from me). The following who won our parting gifts and grand prize:
—Kristin won The Caregiving Years, Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey;
—Francine won Take Comfort, Reflections of Hope for Caregivers;
—Jane won Take...
This morning on Your Caregiving Journey, Holly, who cares for her husband, joined me for Table Talk. You can listen to our show via the player below.
Our conversation today centered on trusting our life, which can seem utterly impossible when life seems too difficult or unfair. Holly shared that her life is better when she trusts, when she surrenders. When life seems tough to her, she’ll ask herself,...
… Merry!! Congrats–look for an email from me!
Today’s the last day for a chance to win our daily gift and to be entered into a chance to win one of our end-of-the-party gifts. For a chance to win, simply share a comment on our site. Thanks so much to all who visit and share. We love to hear from you. You’ve truly made our Holiday Progressive Blog Party a special event.
And, today, Holly, who...
…Francine! Congrats—you won yesterday’s gift.
Wanna win? Just post a comment today for a chance to win our daily gift and one of our end-of-the-party prizes.
Be sure to visit the sites participating in our Holiday Progressive Blog Party. See you at the party!
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Sharon won yesterday’s gift!!
And, Jenny has joined our Holiday Progressive Blog Party. If you listen to our live call-in show, you’ll know Jenny, who calls in to share her perspective on caring for her father. Here’s her site information:
Jersey Jenny (Jenny W): Jenny blogs about life … which includes rescue, work, recipes and her dad’s frontotemporal degeneration condition.
To visit...
We’re heading into our fourth day of our Holiday Progressive Blog Party. I’m so enjoying our party and I’m grateful to all who join us.
Yesterday’s winner was Kaye! She’ll receive a special holiday package. Do you want to win? Just post a comment on our site every day through Saturday. You’ll have a chance to win our daily gift and one of end-of-the-party prizes.
And, we’re...
…Amy! Congrats! You won a holiday package as part of our Holiday Progressive Blog Party. Look for an email from me.
I hope everyone is enjoying our blog party! Be sure to visit our participating sites and post a comment on Caregiving.com for a chance to win today’s gift.
Have fun!!
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I’m looking forward to the Progressive Blog Party this year, especially after days like today.
Mom and Dad seemed to push all of my emotional buttons today during my visit with them. Dad is increasingly tired and now having trouble just sitting up. He speaks when spoken to but when he opens his eyes there is no sense of recognition. When asked who I am, he just stares blankly. He hasn’t spoken...
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Throughout the week of December 4, we’re stopping by the blogs of family caregivers, dropping off holiday well-wishes and good cheer. Our party also includes companies that provides services and/or products to help family caregivers.
You can see the participating blogs and websites here. Simply visit each site sharing comfort, cheer and your story as...
Thanks so much to the following blogs and websites that have joined our Third Annual Holiday Progressive Blog Party! Throughout the week of December 4, we’ll stop by the blogs of family caregivers, dropping off holiday well-wishes and good cheer. Our party also includes companies that provides services and/or products to help family caregivers.
Be sure to stop by each site during the week. When you stop by, share...
On Tuesday evening, we aired our live call-in episode on Your Caregiving Journey. We asked you to call in and share your answer to this question: What’s your best tip for managing the holidays and caregiving? You can listen to the show via the player, below.
We spoke about participating in holiday celebrations when you might not feel up to a party. G-J called in to share her two tips and Bette talked out a...
Yesterday, I led our free monthly webinar, 10 Gifts to Give Yourself. I described the gifts you can give yourself—free gifts which require no shopping. Even better, you can open the gifts today, as soon as you decide to receive them. (Did you miss the webinar? No worries! It’s archived here.)
So, I’d love to know, of the 10 gifts I spoke of, which will you give yourself? Please share in our...
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Things have been hectic here lately but I wanted to share a picture of what we were up to on Sunday (which explains why I was late to the Twitter chat). Robert was at our house the weekend before Thanksgiving and had his neuropsych tests on the Monday before Thanksgiving (which lasted all day long!). Robert had three seizures that day—morning, lunchtime and after dinner (none in the proximity of the doctor,...
