It’s Today Already

Have you ever said or heard someone say, “life goes on?”  Have you taken the time to think what it means?  How much time passes us by leaving our intentions as memories? As a caregiver, we often make plans but don’t follow through for any number of reasons. Before we realize it, it’s the end of the week  the end of the month, the end of summer and your intentions become vague memories. How have your plans for this summer gone?   Did you take the time to go on a vacation — even for a weekend or a day-long road trip?  Officially, summer is not over.  There is yet time to get-away to a nearby favorite spot to bask in the sunshine or  secret yourself away with book you have not taken the  time to read or complete that long-awaited project or just “be”. I believe you owe it to yourself. Imagine how refreshed, renewed  and regenerated you will feel. You will miss some of the crowds of  early summer, but the people and faces that you will meet will also be  savoring the last days of summer.  They will be happy to see that you are  taking care of yourself.  Go out and fill your cup.  Enjoy your favorite summer dessert. It’s about you taking care of you — creating more balance As a caregiver, you really do need and deserve care also. I want to hear about your late summer excursion.

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What Kind of Friend Are You

Friends are like jewels. Some are precious. Others are semi-precious. A few can be considered rare. Occasionally we continue to hang onto those who are like costume jewelry – an added accessory. The precious friends are there when we need them. They answer our calls. The semi-precious will assist us if it is convenient for them. The rare friends are there no matter what. Sometimes they show up before we are aware we need their support and assistance. The friends who are like costume jewelry just want to be around for the photographs. As caregivers, all of our friends play a role in our lives. It is a relief to know that the stresses and concerns of caregiving are shared by those who have our interest at heart. What kind of friend are you? Diamond, ruby or emerald?