I was standing in the kitchen tonight, thinking to myself how tired I am! It also crossed my mind that the holidays are upon us and following that comes the New Year! What will it bring? I pray that I and all caregivers r given the support, love and faith to be what we need and want to be. Most of all, I pray r loved one(s) know that we love and want them here for as long as God sees fit. Personally I want to bring up the topic of taking care of ourselves! I have been a mother, wife, friend, sometimes sister, and caregiver for 11 years! Maybe 2012 will finally be the year, that I start considering myself in this equation! Maybe I can lose the 30 pounds I have gained. Maybe I can take a short time and exercise. Maybe I will spend some time on me, which will make me a better wife, mother, friend and caregiver! Anyone else interested? I could use the support and friendship.
I have been very depressed, I take care of my mother and a friend who is elderly. My mother is depressed and already wanted the tree down. I to let the stress of the holiday get to me, and sad though I made Christ second. This we no, any day should be Christ first. As I need to remind myself again and again, I cannot control family, hurts, fights, and need to take of myself, I have had a great deal of health issues this year. 2012 needs to be for me, and Christ! Blieve you and I are a child of God's and he is in control! Kathy
Caregiving is a hard job, especially around the holidays when you are trying to please others. It is very important that you take the time to do something for yourself!!!
Taking care of you should be your number one priority. If you don't take care of yourself how are you going to care for others.
Best of luck and don't ever feel guilty for saying no and making time for YOU!!!!
Regards,
Karie H.
AgingCare.com Team