We go by many names—family caregiver, in-home care, and the Sandwich Generation. We are the people taking care of our parents and our kids. We’re stuck in the middle of a whole group of people who need us. Who need things from us constantly. Who present us with the biggest challenges, and greatest … [Read more...]
Love You Forever However We Can
I originally posted this during my mom's battle with cancer 4 years ago but I was taken back to this place watching my sister-in-law care for her mother, my mother-in-law. We lost her this past Sunday. This post is to all of the daughters and sons who become caregivers for their parents. I used to … [Read more...]
We were all young once.
Sometimes I get frustrated with my dad. He's an old guy, a widower, a bit set in his ways and I find myself impatient. I adore my dad. I was always a daddy's girl growing up, eager to impress him. The truth is, these things never really change.Since my mom died we see each other a lot. He lives … [Read more...]