When Caregivers Are “Down,” What Do They Do?
September 12, 2008 by Mary Emma Allen
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
We all need something to uplift us when we’re discouraged in life and with the frustrations of caring for an Alzheimer’s patient. One of the places I’ve found for “feel good” or thought provoking moments is Nancy Kirk’s The Monday Minute. You have the choice of listening to it or reading it.
Nancy is a quilter who specializes in quilt and fabric dating as well as quilt restoration. However, her inspiration and philosophy will uplift anyone.
I subscribe to her e-mail newsletter, so each Monday receive her tidbit of inspiration… often when I’m struggling to keep inspired. This week she mentions Pretty Good Observations and the idea of jotting them down in a notebook.
This is something I’d been doing, along with jotting down fun and inspirational quotes, then I slacked off. Nancy has me thinking about it again. Even just rereading favorite quotes and observations uplifts one’s thoughts and mood. I must find my notebook!
What do you do to sustain you during “down times” in life?
(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen
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