My Concrete Dove
Making your caregiving life just a little bit easier.
Why Name a Blog My Concrete Dove
Why My Concrete Dove? I’m often asked, “What My Concrete Dove has to do with family caregiving?” Well, here’s the story behind the name, what I learned about God’s Word, the Holy Spirit, and concrete, of course.
How Do Hobbies Help Caregivers
As family caregivers, it feels like we put so much of our lives on hold that we sometimes forget who we are as individuals. However, mindfully focusing on just one stitch, brush stroke, or word at a time, for example, can help us reclaim our identities, rekindle our passions, and further develop our interests outside of caregiving.
Are you struggling with being grateful for your caregiving situation?
It’s not just a November thing. We have to keep practicing gratitude to reap the self-care rewards.
How Will You Choose to Fill Your Glass – Half-Empty or Half-Full
It all comes down to one choice. Will we sit with a half-empty glass and focus on our troubles, or will we stand up and look beyond them with faith and optimism to what could be? Will it be half-empty or half-full?
31 Days of Seeking Self-Care It’s Recap Day
31 DAYS OF SEEKING SELF-CARE Discovering Self-Care & Enjoying Respite This was such a fun thing to do! I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did, but more importantly, I hope you found encouragement and true benefit for having participated. I am honored by all who...
You Owe It to Yourself to Make Time for Spiritual Self-Care
Caregiver, I confess, it’s tough to find the right balance sometimes. But keep working at it because spiritual self-care is just as important as physically caring for your loved one. We are no good to them if we’re hurting, grieving, angry, or exhausted.
