Category: Life Lessons

There is no crystal ball on what is the right answer when there are no good choices.

There is so much responsibility when it comes to caregiving for someone who is so sick. Remembering every pill, time taken, dosage and what is it for. Remembering doctors appointments, procedures, and names of every specialist. Keeping track of records from the multiple different hospitals my husband had to visit…

Sometimes it’s hard to remember the good through all the bad.

Looking back at my family’s journey with my husband’s health battles, it is sometimes hard to remember the good times. There was so much pain and heartache and tough decisions and anger that the good sometimes is harder to recall. In March of 2023, my husband…

A small part of my big story as a 45 year old widow

One of the biggest parts of therapy that I have found helpful was writing. So here it is, some of my thoughts, feelings and advice (if you can call it that) on a small part of what I have gone through and how I keep moving forward. First, I will…

The Reality of Being A Caregiver

Being a caregiver can be incredibly challenging, both emotionally and physically. Caregivers often face a multitude of responsibilities and stressors as they provide care and support to their loved ones. My husband has ongoing health battles and it is rough. He has been in the hospital multiple times, the latest…

6 Things To Do Each Day To Keep The Mess Chaos Away

Do you feel like the mess just creeps up on you until it feels like too much to handle? Do you wish your house was cleaner on a regular basis? There are six things you can do every single day to keep the chaos at bay. If you get into…

10 Things NOT To Give A Woman For Valentine’s Day

Every year we hear stories from women about Valentine’s Day blunders. Valentine’s Day gift ideas for women don’t have to be overly complicated. I thought I would compile a list of what NOT to give a woman for Valentine’s Day, for those…

What New Year’s Resolution Should You Make?- 50 of the Best Ideas

We made it through 2020! Let’s all give each other a high five for that one. We are now looking into 2021 and this year really needs a good New Year’s resolution. Are you wondering what New Year’s resolution you should make? I put…