Most major events in life require planning. We plan for the birth of a child; We plan a wedding; We plan our business ventures; We even plan our vacations or how we are going to spend our time off. Why is it then, that we do not plan for the inevitable needs of our aging loved ones? It is human nature to avoid the issues that are too complicated, or seemingly unpleasant. Long Distance Caregivers seem to find this particularly daunting.
Yet, with the proper planning ahead, we not only make this inevitable life transition smoother, but we offer our loved ones the opportunity to share in the decision making with dignity and respect. This article offers some helpful, common sense tips for planning for our loved ones across the miles.
http://www.demo4net.com/eksawal/elder-care-information/caregiving-across-the-miles-tips-for-successful-long-distance-caregiving/
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Monday, June 22, 2009
Ah! Memories!
Yesterday was Father's Day. Belated wishes to all the Dad's!
Sometimes, as we hurry through our busy lives, we don't take the time to relish the importance of days like these. It's easy to think of these as Hallmark Holidays and not acknowledge their true significance. It's not until your Dad has passed on, or you're celebrating the day alone, that you reminisce about Father's Days in the past and the special memories shared with your loved ones. Yes, every day is Father's Day, but the time spent together, sharing and caring, are special moments of yesterday, that become the memories tomorrow.
My girls and their Dad had a special day yesterday. Grandma decided to let the moths out of her closet and pull out boxes of photos that none of us have ever seen. Vintage photos of her grandparents, her parents as newlyweds, and tons of memorabilia that had been hidden away. The girls learned about family members that have long since been gone and even learned things about their Grandfather (who they never got to meet!) that they never knew. What newfound pride they had learning their Grandfather was a veteran of World War II, and touching the flag that draped his coffin, and for the first time, appreciating what a Purple Heart is! It was overwhelming to see them so excited to share this history with their Dad.
Memories are to be shared. Don't keep them tucked away in boxes. Enjoy them, create them and pass them on to your family. And they will pass them on to theirs and so on, and so on.
Life is too short. Don't wait until it is too late.
The memories that you create today are part of your legacy. Generations to come, will remember, because you took the time to share and enjoy!
Sometimes, as we hurry through our busy lives, we don't take the time to relish the importance of days like these. It's easy to think of these as Hallmark Holidays and not acknowledge their true significance. It's not until your Dad has passed on, or you're celebrating the day alone, that you reminisce about Father's Days in the past and the special memories shared with your loved ones. Yes, every day is Father's Day, but the time spent together, sharing and caring, are special moments of yesterday, that become the memories tomorrow.
My girls and their Dad had a special day yesterday. Grandma decided to let the moths out of her closet and pull out boxes of photos that none of us have ever seen. Vintage photos of her grandparents, her parents as newlyweds, and tons of memorabilia that had been hidden away. The girls learned about family members that have long since been gone and even learned things about their Grandfather (who they never got to meet!) that they never knew. What newfound pride they had learning their Grandfather was a veteran of World War II, and touching the flag that draped his coffin, and for the first time, appreciating what a Purple Heart is! It was overwhelming to see them so excited to share this history with their Dad.
Memories are to be shared. Don't keep them tucked away in boxes. Enjoy them, create them and pass them on to your family. And they will pass them on to theirs and so on, and so on.
Life is too short. Don't wait until it is too late.
The memories that you create today are part of your legacy. Generations to come, will remember, because you took the time to share and enjoy!
Monday, June 15, 2009
What a year it has been!
Well, it is June of 2009. I am updating my blog to reflect my new venture and link to all the social networking sites I've connected to.
I hadn't realized that I haven't posted since April, 2008! Where has the time gone?!
Setting my new layout, and making changes to my original blog, I was going to edit my previous blogs.
And then I re-read them.
Reading those blogs reminded me of the emotional, mental and spiritual journey I have been on. I relected on the changes I have been through, personally and professionally. For someone who lived on the same block for the first 35 years of her life, the last dozen or so years have been all about change. Some for the better, some not so good. But, I now realize that those changes were only stepping stones to bring me to where I am today.
Looing forward to helping others with the transitions that are inevitable, and sharing my wealth of knowledge and experience, so that they may navigate those changes with peace and acceptance.
I hadn't realized that I haven't posted since April, 2008! Where has the time gone?!
Setting my new layout, and making changes to my original blog, I was going to edit my previous blogs.
And then I re-read them.
Reading those blogs reminded me of the emotional, mental and spiritual journey I have been on. I relected on the changes I have been through, personally and professionally. For someone who lived on the same block for the first 35 years of her life, the last dozen or so years have been all about change. Some for the better, some not so good. But, I now realize that those changes were only stepping stones to bring me to where I am today.
Looing forward to helping others with the transitions that are inevitable, and sharing my wealth of knowledge and experience, so that they may navigate those changes with peace and acceptance.
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