Tag Archives: caregiving

On the Mountaintop

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Suzanne

Last year I wrote a post titled Wander On, Weary Soul, the title of which alluded to a song by the Bluegrass Gospel Project. I couldn’t think of a better song to describe how I felt at the time about … Continue reading →

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Wander On, Weary Soul

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Suzanne

We have a couple of amazing neighbors named Roberto and Maria. They’ve been married around 50 years, and they’re the type of neighbors that sit out on their front porch and invite you in for tea and cookies or even … Continue reading →

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A Day of Rest

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Suzanne

I was raised by an Italian Catholic mother, so guilt has always been something I’ve experienced to a great degree. I was able to decrease the amount of guilt I experienced when I left home and became protestant, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Healthy Egoism or Loving Oneself

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Suzanne

I came across a the poem today called “As I Began to Love Myself”, which includes the following stanza: As I began to love myself I freed myself of anything that is no good for my health – food, people, things, situations, and … Continue reading →

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On the Road to Wellness

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Suzanne

It’s been such a long time since I’ve written, but so much has happened, and I needed some time to myself before I could express my thoughts in writing. In February, my mother, who had lived with me and my … Continue reading →

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