Waiting…

Waiting…

As I listen and feel my heart beating, I remember what it felt like to beat in tandem with my spouse. It was an amazing physical, emotional and spiritual experience that I sorely miss. I miss it especially when I am anxiously waiting in a state of fear. When I could...
Understanding Dreams After a Death

Understanding Dreams After a Death

While you are sleeping, your unconscious is screaming messages at you. I know that there are many theories to understanding dreams. Most of them have some merit. Depending on the theory used, you are left with a vastly different understanding. After the death of...
The Unwanted Conversation

The Unwanted Conversation

How do you start a complicated conversation with your spouse when you both are not ready to have it? Cancer leaves your immune system so vulnerable that emergencies happen when you’re not looking. Here are three ways to approach a conversation worth having: 1....
Hit the Refresh Button for your Life

Hit the Refresh Button for your Life

A fresh outlook is required in dealing with the emotional stress of life. Take five minutes to picture a positive outcome toward stress. I suggest you do this before going to bed. This will give you time to really sleep on it. Using the word fresh, such as fresh...
5 Caregiver Helpful Hints to Begin the Day

5 Caregiver Helpful Hints to Begin the Day

1.  Wake up five minutes earlier than your Caree. Meditate for at least two minutes to greet the day. Try this: Take in a deep breath.  Feel the expansion in your rib cage down through your diaphragm until you feel the expanse of your breath with your back. Slowly...