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Monthly Archives: May 2007
Posted in aging parents, sandwich generation, stress, well-being, your self
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Travel to the Grand Canyon
My recent trip to the Grand Canyon was awe inspiring – the shades of color like a painter’s palette, the white river rapids deep down in the gorge, the bright green shrubs that thrive despite the arid earth. This magical land was gradually created over centuries, through the relationship of heat building mountains and rivers carving ravines. It was truly a wonder – and, for the moment, put life in perspective. Change can take a very long time. But if you keep at it and try different ways to make … Continue reading
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how families connect
Spring is in the air and brings with it many opportunities for celebration. Between Mother’s day, graduations, weddings and Father’s day there are likely some family gatherings planned. Are you feeling eager for connection? Concerned about unfinished business and potential confrontation? Sad that family is physically or emotionally distant and you’ll be on your own? Families today come in many shapes and sizes. What’s the composition of yours? What events are you anticipating? And how are you preparing to deal with the possible ups and downs? As always, we want … Continue reading
time together on Mother’s Day
As mothers we know that sending flowers, candy and greeting cards are de rigueur for Mother’s Day. We all may want different things for “our” day – the comments we received on the blog highlighted some – but spending time together is usually a winner. Being with family gives everyone a chance to appreciate the love that is there. The forms that love takes may vary from one family to another – and sometimes it is even hard to recognize. Share with us how your family members express their love. … Continue reading