Everything I write is honest, from the heart, and from a mind seeking truth in all things.
So, being honest with myself and taking that truth to you, I am finding another teaching/sharing moment! Always a win!
I am putting into action more of what I preach – namely, knowing when it’s time to step back, take a breath, and prioritize my energies, and those of Sheree.
With our FoodTalk4You editor, Sheree preparing for surgery in a couple of days, (as I write this in mid-August), and with me involved with the book launch, preparing for a book signing later in September, and practicing for the Caregiver Summit presentation for November – I’m spinning all the plates I want.
Therefore, this is a short post containing a reminder to us all that it’s okay to pause, recharge, and concentrate in a better way on fewer things.
Next week, we hope to be back up to speed.
Is it time for you to reassess where your energies are going? How can you make the adjustments to give yourself space?
In health – hopefully – working and living smarter –
Deidre – and Sheree (who will be rehabbing in September)
It’s ok to take a break. You give so much. I have been struggling with balancing my need to keep my schedule the same to keep myself in balance but also to help my sister with Parkinson’s to go thru her hip replacement sched for 10/27 some states away from my home and routines because my sisters husband doesn’t want the caregiver role. Can’t imagine himself helping in that way- he doesn’t realize what a growth and love moment he is passing up because he is afraid to step outside his comfort zone . They never had kids or pets because HE didn’t want the mess that would disrupt his life. So not prepared in any way for this. I find it sad but am coming to an understanding of the situation. My other sister has so much courage taking care of my 91 year old mother with dementia fulltime. So I will help and be glad I can
Yes, you will, indeed – with a cheerful and giving heart! Your BIL knew his strengths – good thing he didn’t become a parent with that frame of mind being so egocentric! And maybe your sister knew his strengths and weaknesses as well, but translating that to not helping at all with caring for his own wife…that must hurt her. Anyway – I helped my partner get through his hip surgery this February – and it was intense for a couple of weeks. Keep those pain meds coming on schedule even if she might want to sleep through a dose. You can’t afford to get behind the eight ball of pain – you can’t make it up. Booster seat with arms on the commode is essential. A small side rail that can be used on her bed would be golden for the transfers in and out of bed. Sturdy chair with arm rests and a raised cushion for the living room will be used the longest. You’ve got this!