Mom and Dad were both healthy and active into their 80s. Life was good. Then a series of strokes left my dad in need of more care than my mom could manage. Their transition began in earnest. My two siblings and I went through it along with our parents. It was tough accepting that … [Read more...] about A Caregiver’s Story: Finding A Better Way
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Choose Your Winter Adventure: Winter In All Its Glory
It seems like people either love winter or hate it. Those who love it may prefer the crisp temperatures that require bundling up in layers of clothing instead of peeling them off, or they may enjoy winter sports, such as skiing or ice-skating. Those who hate winter may feel … [Read more...] about Choose Your Winter Adventure: Winter In All Its Glory
Stitching Together For A Cause
If you hear the term “sewing society,” you might visualize a small circle of three or four demure women of the Victorian era, quietly stitching in front of a fireplace. That image may have been a somewhat accurate picture of the St. Joseph Children’s Home Sewing Society back when … [Read more...] about Stitching Together For A Cause
Questions A Child With A Loved One With Memory Issues Might Have
This is from Being In the Moment - a book by Karen Stobbe (available at beinginthemoment.org). It's an excerpt from a chapter written by Karen Stobbe’s daughter Grace. It is her perspective and opinion about growing up with her Grandma’s Alzheimer’s. Questions that may … [Read more...] about Questions A Child With A Loved One With Memory Issues Might Have
A Safe Place In A Tough Time
Michelle Robinson says her Catholic upbringing taught her the importance of giving back and helping those in need. Her parents — a nurse and a doctor — led by example, giving their time to serve others in their community. Michelle even chose a career in nursing because of her … [Read more...] about A Safe Place In A Tough Time