Hello friends!
Forgive me for being out of pocket…you’re probably saying you’re back .. you said that last year.. I know I know …it’s been a long tough year…I started out 2021 with the best of intentions and was gung-ho and ready to go and boom some of the most pressing challenges I’ve ever had to deal with in life happened. First, I experienced a most devastating health setback early last year and then I’m sad to report that I lost my Mom a few months later at the end of June. Needless to say, I didn’t see that coming and that essentially threw me for a loop. We can all agree that the last year and even the last 2 years having to live in a pandemic on top of all this has been quite challenging to say the least. For me, it has been a series of firsts – birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve without her. I hadn’t felt much like myself for a while. She was more than just my Mom – she was my friend, my inspiration for creating this resource, and forever my #1 cheerleader who was no longer by my side. This was and is one of the most challenging periods of my life. So, this is why you haven’t heard from me or seen me around. Please forgive me as I’ve needed to take this hiatus and really and truly work on some much-needed self-care.
However, I don’t want this update to be a total somber one. My Mom totally lived her life and enjoyed herself and really left a positive impression on all those that she crossed paths with. I want to do the same too! She had a level of unshakeable faith, always had an encouraging word and wanted you to be happy when she was around you!
I questioned a lot. Should I continue this journey… #bewellbeswell? I’m no longer caregiving anymore so how can I do this? False once a caregiver always a caregiver! I have just transitioned to the next stage – the “post caregiving” part of the caregiving journey. Also, we all care in different ways whether if it’s for an elder, child, spouse family member, neighbors, or a friend..you name it we all do it. It’s time to move away from traditional “labels” and be open to different ways of thought. I believe that I’m on assignment to be your guide. So, this is where I am at today.
I want you to know that I’m well and I do feel sad sometimes because I miss my Mommy, but that’s only natural. I have many great memories and spend a lot of time remembering something funny she used to say, our inside jokes and I often reflect on many of the great moments that we’ve shared over my lifetime. I couldn’t have asked for a better Mom and I feel blessed to have had her be a strong pillar in my life. I will always cherish that and want to continue to make her proud.
I hope to be able to bring you more resources and tools and share some knowledge that I’ve gained over the years during my tenure as a “caregiver” for both parents with you.
So tell me – how are you doing? What have you been up to? How have you been?
I mean really… I want to know .. please comment below and let me know that you are ok and what you’ve been up to.
Until next time.,
Be Well,
Denise
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