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…
A few weeks ago, I hit the end of my ability to “just keep going” and here’s what I did… I took the weekend off, took a much needed break and I did what I wanted to do (which I should warn you it wasn’t much). I stayed in my pajamas (and when I showered,…
If you’re struggling to meal prep for elderly parents these are the easiest meal delivery options that everyone will love. “Who knew the hardest part of being an adult would be figuring out what to cook for dinner every single night for the rest of your life?” Ugh, that is so true. Meal planning is…
When my father was diagnosed with cancer, I was trucking along, trying to handle the insane amount of stress as best I could when my husband had a routine exam and was referred to an oncologist. That’s when I lost it. I was paralyzed. Right back to those first few weeks of anxiety, uncertainty, and…
I’ll never forget the day my dad was diagnosed with cancer. It was the very first day of my caregiver life, even though I didn’t know it then. He’d been having some really strange symptoms and had been to at least 10 different specialists trying to find someone who could help him. That day he…