Diva Sister Margaret and Chet
For almost ten years I've been the primary caregiver for my 81 year old sister whom I have named, with just cause, Diva Sister. Throughout her life she has been a person whose, as the saying goes, "bread always lands butter side up." By that I mean that no matter the dire situation she finds herself in, someone always comes to the rescue. Unfortunately, that someone is me, her younger--by nine years--sister. At this time in our lives, it's only the two of us remaining in our immediate family. That's why I find myself in this role of caregiving Diva Sister. And since her health is becoming increasingly fragile, the caregiving responsibilities are bound to increase.
Over the years, by necessity, I've become pretty adept at caregiving from practical strategies for day to day care to managing major crises like hospital/re-hab stays. Through this blog I want to share what I've learned that may help readers who find themselves in the same situation. Plus, in the wee hours of the night when I'm struggling with insomnia, my mind churning with worry over the current Diva Sister crisis, I often get out of bed, fix a cup of Aveda Comforting Tea and open the purple--Diva Sister's color on my calendar--journal and write until my mind is quiet enough to sleep. Maybe with this blog I'll come here to write (pun intended) myself!
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