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#194122 - 11/17/09 07:52 PM National Caregivers Month is here
LGood67334 Offline
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Registered: 06/05/04
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Loc: California
Did you know that November is National Caregivers Month? Whether you are a caregiver for a spouse, parent, child, special needs child, or yourself, I'd love to know how you are celebrating. What are you doing to carve out some time and honor yourself? How are you a caregiver to your step-children?

B. Lynn Goodwin
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#194265 - 11/20/09 01:06 AM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: LGood67334]
Dotsie Offline
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This is funny that I should read this now. I'm gearing up to go spend the night with Dad tonight. It's my turn.

I haven't thought of a way to celebrate that I'm a caregiver, but why not. Maybe Ross and I will go to dinner to celebrate becasue we are both doing some caregiving for our fathers. Hey, I like that idea.
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#194322 - 11/20/09 11:48 PM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: ]
chatty lady Offline
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I have been a caregiver for my sister, my DIL, and even my ex and to me it should be caregivers day, every day. A month is not nearly enough to honor them.

I am so in awe of anyone like Anno, who does this daily, 24/7, and still finds a way to lead a fairly normal life. I bow down to those who give so much of themselves without reward.
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#194373 - 11/21/09 11:05 PM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: ]
Anno Offline
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Aw, shucks, gosh darn. I am blushing and smiling and tearing up all at the same time!

I feel blessed, in so many ways, and I am happy that I am mature enough to not go down the wrong path. I also will admit that there are days that I do grouch and go to the dark side. But it's not much fun there - I would rather be happy.

And there is reward, Chatty. I feel happy that I am able to give of myself to someone, without resentment. Another of my greatest rewards is sharing myself through my blog and with our story.
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#194408 - 11/22/09 09:34 PM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: Anno]
jabber Offline
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Registered: 02/17/05
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Loc: New York State
I bow down to all caregivers, too. And there is a certain
consolation in doing what's right. It makes a person feel good
inside, proud of themselves, and stronger, somehow. Kudos to the
caregivers of the world!

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#194416 - 11/22/09 11:31 PM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: ]
Dotsie Offline
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Anne, I totally believe that it's in giving that we receive. However, I can certainly understand Anno and others like her having those tough days. We're only human. Everyone needs a break in the action every now and then.
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#194434 - 11/23/09 02:06 PM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: Dotsie]
jabber Offline
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I agree, wholeheartedly!

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#194470 - 11/24/09 12:00 AM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: ]
Anno Offline
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Isn''t it wonderful to be wanted? I applaud you, Anne.
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#194549 - 11/25/09 01:40 AM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: ]
jabber Offline
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Anne,
A rapid, constant turnover of employees, indicates there are rotten apples in the core of the business they're working 4.

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#195104 - 12/03/09 08:57 PM Re: National Caregivers Month is here [Re: Dotsie]
LGood67334 Offline
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Registered: 06/05/04
Posts: 89
Loc: California
Dotsie,

I hope the celebration was wonderful. I'd love to hear about it.

Lynn
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Author of You Want Me to Do WHAT? Journaling for Caregivers
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