If you give a caregiver a break, she may add a pauseIf you give a caregiver a pause, she may take a hiatus.If you give a caregiver a hiatus, she may just go MIA. billie short I am still here caring for Emily. I am still here working my day job. I am still hereContinue reading “If You Give a Caregiver a Break….”
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Caregivers Require Care Too
Caregiving is the most stressful and difficult job there is. I remember when my son was born. I delivered him and 24 hours later, my husband and I were sent home to care for this precious human on our own. Our doctor and friends referred us to reference books to guide us. The manuals wereContinue reading “Caregivers Require Care Too”
Bumps in the Road and Holding Hands
All my husband wanted for Father’s Day was to go camping for the weekend. He planned the location and we got to prepare for the trip. We would have Emily with us so we decided to take the trailer. It was also going to be warm so having the AC inside the trailer would beContinue reading “Bumps in the Road and Holding Hands”
Fasten Your Seatbelt
An old friend called me this weekend to check on our family. The discussion turned to the past. When Emily was a toddler, she was easily overstimulated by sounds or crowds. We were spending Easter at their home and at some point Emily “lost it”. She was crying and inconsolable. The only thing that workedContinue reading “Fasten Your Seatbelt”
Conversation for Change 