Tag Archives: sisters

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

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 →