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The Purpose of Life
Posted by: | CommentsIn an interview with Paul Bradshaw, Rick Warren author of The Purpose Driven Life, said, “Life is a series of problems: Either you are in one now, you’re just coming out of one, or you’re getting ready to go into another one. The reason for this is that God is more interested in your character than your comfort.”
As a caregiver it is hard sometimes to see any good in the experience. But I have learned lessons and grown during my nine years of caring. I have developed character and patience during this tough challenge. Rick Warren has experienced it first hand as well, as his wife has battled cancer.
What is the purpose of life? Here is my personal answer; “The meaning of life is finding your gift. The purpose of life is giving it away.”
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Dance in the Rain
Posted by: | CommentsTrue love is an acceptance of all that is, has been, will be, and will ot be.
The happiest people don’t necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the bgest of everything they have.
“Life isn’t about how to survive the storm, but how to dance in the rain.” Anonymous internet quote
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15 PRACTICAL POSITIVE TIPS FOR CAREGIVERS OF DEMENTIA PATIENTS
Posted by: | CommentsIn almost every circumstance we go through a series of steps when we notice a change in ourselves, or our loved one. First is
SUSPISION then,
DENIAL
DIGONOSIS
SEARCH for answer or cure
ACCEPT reality, there is no cure
INFORM others
COMMUNICATE – ways to community with family, friends, doctors
SUPPORT TEAM learn to ASK and DELEGATE
BE PREPARED in advance
BECOME A STRONG ADVOCATE
LEARN TO COPE – crash tactics
LIVE IN THE MOMENT
PRACTICE SELF CARE
FIND THE GIFTS in the experience
BE GRATEFUL – write a list
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Chico’s Top Dog
Posted by: | CommentsDid you see Chico’s latest catalog? In it they announced the winner of their Top Dog contest, and the winner is …. Jacqueline Pipta and Sam. “Sam taught me to live more in the moment. His truths: if you are hungry, eat; if your are bored, change activities; are tired, sleep; are happy, smile and wag. When you feel love, kiss and hug; feel angry speak up; feel lethargic change acitivities. working with him showed me when anger or fear are present, face it with courage. And, finally a commitment to yourself and to others must be acted upon.”
These are lessons for everyone, especially caregivers. Live in the moment, for really, that’s all there is.
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