A Porcupine’s Lesson in Caregiving
What can a porcupine teach us about caregiving? In Martin Bell’s book, The Way of the Wolf, he tells the story...
A Porcupine’s Lesson in Caregiving
Wisdom Stories
Ask, Don’t Tell
Ask, Don’t Tell
When a friend is suffering, we want to help. That assistance comes in many forms but often starts its journey with...
I Can Choose
I Can Choose
Many decades ago, when I was a college student, one of my reading assignments was Viktor Frankl’s book, Man’s...
When the One We Care for Dies
When the One We Care for Dies
I always looked forward to my weekly visit to the nursing home to see Bert. He was the kind of person you...
And a Child Shall Lead Us
And a Child Shall Lead Us
Editor's note: on July 18, 2024, Emerson's family posted on their public Facebook page that Emerson succumbed to...
Finding Belonging After Loss
Finding Belonging After Loss
By Margo Fowkes The moment Jimmy died, the thread tying me to my place in the world snapped. In an instant, I lost...
Pursuit of Happiness Amid Pain
Pursuit of Happiness Amid Pain
On most mornings, I start the day with a cup of coffee and a one-page inspiration and daily challenge from the book...
Tears are Good for the Suffering and Caregivers Too
Tears are Good for the Suffering and Caregivers Too
Did you know that crying is great for you? Well, I didn't know that either, but at a caregiving workshop, a nurse...
