Caregiver Tips
Wednesday, February 17 2021
Caregiver Tips My name is Mary, Kris’s mom and Tiffany’s mother-in-law and live-in caregiver during this time. This list, to some extent, includes things I learned while I was a first responder, EMT, caregiver for my live-in in-laws, aka Mom & Dad, and helping, to some extent, while other friends cared for their parents. First,
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Part 6 ~ Incision Time!: Peace
Tuesday, January 05 2021
Part 6 ~ Incision Time!: Peace July 2016 Surgery Day! My in-laws came down – Mary to take care of Bean, and Kert to be with Kris in the waiting room. My Pastor was going to be there with them as well. Dr. M. came to see me and go thru the usual questions such
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Part 5 ~ A Different Kind of Vacation: Grand Parents
Monday, April 13 2020
Part 5 ~ A Different Kind of Vacation: Grand Parents June 2016 The day I left Dr. T., after she told us we were staying put, I called my in-laws, Kert & Mary. I hit the in-law jackpot with these 2! They were on their way home with their camper, from a 3-week trip to
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Part 4 ~ It Takes a Village!: Provision
Sunday, February 16 2020
Part 4 ~ It Takes a Village!: Provision June 2016 During the week of tests and doctor visits, our church held Vacation Bible School (VBS) during the morning. This worked out rather well as I did not need to find childcare for any of my appointments. My s-i-l, Jen, and other friends from church that
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Greeting Card Upcycle – 2 Ways!
Monday, February 03 2020
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Greeting Card Upcycle – 2 Ways! Do you still have greeting cards out from Christmas or another recent occasion (Birthday, Anniversary, etc.)? Hate the thought of throwing them away, but you are not one to hang onto paper memories and you don’t scrapbook? Then these crafts are for you! They
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Turkey & Quinoa White Chili
Tuesday, January 28 2020
Turkey & Quinoa White Chili Abdominal surgery and the aftermath can significantly alter what a person can and cannot eat. A common issue after HIPEC is the development of a sensitivity to gluten. Wanting to have family meals that everyone can enjoy, I worked on developing many of my own recipes because it can be
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Part 3 ~ Finding the Silver Lining: Faith & Hope
Friday, January 17 2020
Part 3 ~ Finding the Silver Lining: Faith & Hope June 2016 I went for my ultrasound later the same day after I saw Dr. T. I was visibly upset when I arrived in the procedure room. The clinician noticed and did her best to get the information she needed to get started. When the
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Part 2 ~ We’ve Got a Plan: His Plan
Saturday, December 21 2019
Part 2 ~ We’ve Got a Plan: His Plan March/April 2016 Around the time of my daughter’s incident, I had been feeling an odd sensation in the middle of the right side of my torso. It felt like someone was pricking me with a pin. It happened occasionally and I figured it was just poor
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Pom Juice Bottle Snowman Tutorial
Wednesday, December 04 2019
Pom Juice Bottle Snowman Tutorial I love the shape of the Pom juice and tea bottles! They look like Snowmen and I love winter! These would be a great craft for a child or a child at heart. Display them around your house this winter or maybe in the summer if you are longing for
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