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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

Resurrection Robins

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Greet Grief

It is cold in the house this morning as I leave the comfort of my warm bed and enter the ceramic shower stall. Despite the chill and the fact that I once again don two layers of clothing on April … Continue reading →

Posted in death, Faith, Gifts from Nature, Grief, grieving, Lessons from others, Life's Losses, My story, Religion, Spirituality, The Gifts of Grief | Tagged death, Easter, grief, Holy Week, lessons, loved ones, memories, Religion, resurrection, robin, snow, spirituality, spring, sunshine, winter | 3 Comments

To Thine Own Self Be True

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Greet Grief

November is National Family Caregiver Month – here is my reflection on my experience as a caregiver… Taking care of others starts early for me as my mother is chronically ill as I grow up. My time spent playing with … Continue reading →