Tag Archives: California

A Swing Away From Caregiving

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Greet Grief

A warm breeze travels through the canyons, carrying the scent of lavender as it brushes my cheek. My bare toes touch the deck’s surface sending the canopied swing into motion. Taking a four-hour airplane ride, an hour-long bus ride and … Continue reading →

Posted in Caregivers, caregiving, Caregiving Confessions, family, Grief, Healing, self-care, travel | Tagged Atascadero, blue jays, boundaries, California, caregiver, caregiving, chardonnay, grief, lessons, quail, retreat, sisters, squirrels, woodpeckers | 2 Comments

Long Distance Equals Losses

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Greet Grief

Visits home from California and Arizona usually center on crisis – coming home to help with medical needs or attending a funeral. So, when my sisters visit this time, just to spend time with mom while things are stable, it … Continue reading →

Posted in Childhood, family, Grief, grieving, growth, Inspiration, Life's Losses, My story, Relationships | Tagged Arizona, California, childhood, church, crisis, eating, funeral, grief, Loss, memories, mother, pictures, prayers, sisters, visit, Wisconsin | 6 Comments

A Change of Seasons

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Greet Grief

Descending sunlight bounces off the yellow gold leaves of the ash tree in our backyard. Assorted leaf debris and pinecones litter the green grass, lush from recent rain. Today’s early evening sky is clear, cloudless and the temperatures are mild, … Continue reading →