Tag Archives: family
Perspective
People talk about “seeing the big picture” How important is that ? I think that’s worthwhile. But its also important I see the little pictures that make up the big picture. You may have lost the big picture. because you … Continue reading
The Juggle
Think about what you want your life to be like when you’re done caregiving, suggests O’Donnell. When her parents were both diagnosed with terminal illnesses on the same day, she initially felt obligated to give her entire life over to … Continue reading
Grace
Sometimes this journey through life can be so difficult that we’re simply overwhelmed, and it seems there’s no end to the darkness. During such a time in our own family’s life, my wife emerged one morning from her quiet time … Continue reading
Constancy in Candy
My grandmother kept a candy bowl on a table by her front door. Growing up, I would sneak butterscotches and strawberry sweets. During the pandemic, my grandmother moved into assisted living. On my first visit after lockdown, I saw how … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 