Donna Shares holds nothing back as she shares her journey with readers about her life as a family caregiver. She began blogging after finding she needed an outlet to share her pent-up emotions with other caregivers; however, she had access to none. Starting a blog was her solution to feeling isolated and gave her an avenue to share what she knew with others in hopes that her experiences might help them not feel isolated. Since her history as a caregiver has expanded many years now, she has reprinted those past posts for new readers who might be interested in comparing past to present or learning from prior experiences. Blog Library has them all categorized by the type of topic covered. Some posts listed were from the time she wrote as a contributor for multiplesclerosis.net. Therefore, you will leave this website and go to theirs when you click on that link to read the full post. Happy reading!
I have had a terrible day, and it’s all due to having to get a new modem to my computer. I truly believe computers can either be your best friend or your worst nightmare, and since about Wednesday; I’ve had it up to my eyeballs in frustration with them. First, on Tuesday, I lost the […]
Actually, it’s my side. I tried a patient lift, but it didn’t work with Lynn’s wheelchair. I know the one that I would like to get–it’s a modified version of what we used in the hospital–but it’s over $3000 because it’s not provided by our insurance company. So I lift Lynn myself. He now weighs 215 lbs.
As I mentioned in the page called, “Lynn’s story,” he soon became unable to work in his chosen profession as a carpenter after he was diagnosed with MS. He was in his 40s at the time and wanted very much to continue to work. However, his physical limitations and his fatigue made working in a
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For most people, a shower is just a routine part of their day. It takes no more preparation than making sure you have shampoo and soap and clothes to put on afterward. Not so, if the person who needs a shower is in a wheelchair and cannot help themselves. When I first started bathing Lynn,
One of the challenges I face as a caregiver is switching gears in mid-thought. Of course, being a mother certainly helped prepare me for that duty but I always switch reluctantly. I’m the type of person who likes closure. I like to start a project, focus on it, and get it done. Not being able
Lynn has the most awesome memory of anyone I’ve ever known. He is the one you always want on your team for any trivia game. He remembers every little detail about any movie he has ever watched, can tell you what year and the date something happened, and if you think you’re right and he’s
Can he not remember or is he just not paying attention? Read More »
When we went on vacation, I rented a wheelchair van thanks to the generous gift of one of our church members. IT WAS AWESOME! I was so spoiled by that van. Lynn and I have a 2002 Impala. When we go somewhere, I bodily list my 190 lbs husband from his wheelchair and set him
I so want a wheelchair van! Read More »
Things are pretty much back to normal following Hurricane Irene. I understand that there is another possible hurricane heading toward the Carolinas so we may have more to come. We got our power back at midnight, Wednesday morning. We were very fortunate because my son didn’t get his till the next day and one of our
Hurricane Irene has moved on now and we fared pretty well. We lost electricity at 2 pm on Saturday and we still don’t have it back here at 5:30 on Sunday. Our yard is a mess and we’ve lost everything in our refrigerator but I think the freezer food, for the most part, is okay.
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I don’t know why. But I’m feeling blue. Maybe the atmospheric pressure is playing a role since we are waiting for the hurricane to roll in tomorrow night. I think it’s primarily due to lack of sleep and trying to get away today. I worked till 10 last night and then Lynn wanted to lie
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