When my dad was diagnosed with Lung Cancer, I already had a crazy busy life. I was working full time, raising kids, taking care of a house, a dog, and my husband… Within a few weeks, my entire personal life was flipped upside down. I had a ridiculous time trying to fit everything into an…
How to help a family in Hospice and give real support. Here are 14 ways people helped our family that made an incredible difference. Do you know what is an amazing gift but can also be incredibly overwhelming during Hospice? People wanting to help. When my dad was transitioning from a serious illness (Lung Cancer)…
50 Journal prompts for stress and anxiety specifically chosen for the caregivers helping someone they love fight cancer. Stress comes from everywhere during a cancer situation. Fear, stress, and anxiety are just part of the gig. And when you also have to worry about work, your family, and your paycheck it all becomes pretty overwhelming. …
If you need spiritual support in your cancer journey, you absolutely need to read these bible verses for overwhelming stress. Inspiring words of encouragement from your heavenly father for cancer families. Sayings that will help you get through when the world is falling down around you, your stress levels are out of control and everything…
If you need spiritual support in your caregiving journey, you absolutely need to read these bible verses about caring for elderly parents. You love your parents, there’s no question about that. You’ve grown far beyond your sullen teenage years and learned how much they sacrificed for you now that you’re an adult. And you’ve learned that…
We were in the car when my dad dropped the bomb. “I’ve got Lung Cancer,” he said casually as if we were talking about the weather. I had no idea what to say… no clue how to respond. I just sat there shocked. Trying to catch my breath, and silently wiping at the tears that…
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone you love, you should check out these incredible gift ideas for male cancer patients. When my dad was first diagnosed with Lung Cancer, I spent a lot of time searching for the perfect gift that would keep him strong and inspired. I swear, it felt like…
The absolute BEST hope for cancer patients quotes to keep you strong and inspired even on the bad days when everything sucks. Here’s what I’ve realized since my dad was diagnosed with cancer… It doesn’t matter if you follow all the rules. It doesn’t matter if you do everything that you are supposed to do,…
3 caregiver burnout tips that will make a huge difference in how you feel and your ability to keep pushing through. Today sucks. I just need to breathe it out and keep going. But honestly, I don’t think I can. I feel off. Not at all like myself. This is a dangerous place for me…
5 crucial tips for caregivers that will make life easier and much less stressful. Simple tips that make a huge difference in this journey. I remember exactly how crazy life was when my dad was diagnosed with cancer and I became his caregiver. Suddenly you’re responsible for the health, safety, and wellbeing of another person…