Tag Archives: children

Who Cares For The Caregivers?

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Greet Grief

I am a nurse and my training has taught me to assess, plan, implement and evaluate whatever program I start. So, I initiated a caregivers support group at my church this spring after hearing members complain that they were feeling … Continue reading →

Posted in Caregivers, Education, My story, Resources, Support groups, Transitions, Uncategorized | Tagged body-mind-spirit, caregiver, children, church, facilitator, Nurse, parents, resources, respite care, self-care, support group | 6 Comments

Saying Good-bye to Another Dad

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Greet Grief

Our children had four grandfathers because of our unique blended family. If you don’t already know our story read it here. Hank is my first husband’s father, and he was the last one of the grandpas to die. That was … Continue reading →

Posted in death, family, grandparents, Grief, grieving, Healing, Lessons from others, Life's Losses, My story, parents, Reflection, Relationships | Tagged alcoholism, children, daughter, dementia, father-in-law, grandchildren, grandpa, grief, husband, memories, photographer, pictures, relationships, son, stress, Wisconsin Gas Company, WWII | 5 Comments

Intergenerational Grief – Billy, Part I

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Greet Grief

Retrieving mail from our curbside box, I hear her talking as she wheels the stroller toward me. I see the familiar face of the little boy’s grandmother, Ruth, who I see on their occasional walks down our block. This woman … Continue reading →