by joanborton | Dec 17, 2024 | Ponderings, Prayer, Self Care, Vulnerability
The two weeks of waiting between Jerry’s biopsies and learning the results were difficult. We had plenty to keep us busy, including appointments almost every other day, to give everyone who requested, insight into my bodily systems in preparation for surgery 12/30....
by JemB | Jan 18, 2021 | Caregiving, Disability, Family, Self Care
Arranging a long weekend away for me every few months is one of the many ways Jerry expresses his care for me. A group of guys from church volunteer to help with his evening and morning routines. I am free to travel, hole up and sleep, write, or any other...
by JemB | Jan 20, 2020 | Self Care
Anyone who has a child or spouse with a disability has experienced days/weeks/months which are hard. Many times there is no option but to gut through it. Other times, by forfeiting the most basic of self-care – sleep, eat, breathe I may make some unwise or...
