Tag Archives: care giver

Unapologetic Tears

Posted on August 21, 2022 by msw blog

“I’m sorry,” Karen said, apologizing for her flowing tears. After the death of her husband, she stretched herself to care for her teenage kids. When men from church provided a weekend camping excursion to entertain them and give her a … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged apologies, care giver, death, emotional development, gratitude, Grief, love, parenting, support system, tears | 2 Comments

6 Questions to Ask During A Senior Housing Tour

Posted on July 9, 2022 by msw blog

How do I feel when I’m here? First impressions can tell you a lot, so pay attention to how you feel as you take in the property. “Ask yourself, ‘How do I feel when I’m in this community?’ Consider the … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged amenities, care giver, community, demographic, dining options, emotions, entertaining, flexibility, homeownership, housing, independent living communities, Location, questions, schedule, senior living, tour | Leave a comment

Lipstick Memories

Posted on March 28, 2022 by msw blog

Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture of “positively purging”, as I know each of these pieces represents something…

Posted in Reflections | Tagged aging, beauty, care giver, character, crone, dementia, emotions, friendships, Future, grown woman, happiness, health, makeup, memories, Muscle memory, old lady, reflection of self, strength, tenderness, younger self | 2 Comments

A Mint Lifesaver

Posted on September 11, 2021 by msw blog

After the funeral, I tidied the guest room for my mother, who was moving in temporarily while adjusting to life without my father. I was restless, believing I should have convinced him to see a doctor sooner. When I pulled … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged care giver, faith, Grief, health and wellness, hopeful, inspiration, Julia Bruce, leadership, life lessons, love, mindfulness, opportunity, parenting, peace, prayer, purpose, realationships, ritual, solitude, spiritual, stillness | Leave a comment

Not Chicken Soup!

Posted on January 16, 2021 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
“Hi, it’s me. I am just wondering if you had that chicken soup recipe? You know the one we made over the summer during that crazy lighting storm. Call me, love you,…

Posted in Gardening, Kitchen Adventures | Tagged care giver, chicken soup, co-cooking, cold remedies, comfort food, cooking with kids, family, farmers market, flu, gardening, kindness, love, organic, self care, sick day, snow day, soup | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: care giver

Unapologetic Tears

6 Questions to Ask During A Senior Housing Tour

Lipstick Memories

A Mint Lifesaver

Not Chicken Soup!

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