And welcome to Spring, as well !
While there is still at least 6 inches of snow on the ground and the temperatures have yet to be above 50, I DID see a robin yesterday and some tiny green sprouts from the Irises. So I’m hopeful; I’m hopeful. I can’t wait to be sitting on the patio with a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc, watching the chickens strutting about and the flowers blooming in the garden.
By way of introduction, I am Shelley, a Registered Nurse and Mom of 2 awesome kids who are now in their 20s ! I moved from southern California to a VERY small town in northern Idaho about 4 years ago because I longed for a life in the country, complete with a garden, chickens, composting, hauling my own trash to the dump (which is a big incentive to recycle as much as possible) and clearing the land (i.e. chainsaw ! ).
My father came to live with me about 3 and 1/2 years ago. At that time, I didn’t realize the extent of his dementia and other physical limitations that caused me to quickly assume the caregiving role. It’s been life-changing. Because of things that I’ve learned (and the information that I’ve struggled to find), I wanted to share with others in my position, so I began this blog and also a bi-weekly newsletter. If you’re interested or know someone who might be, sign up at http://www.theledercaresupportgroup.com. It’s informative and FREE ! Also, take a look at the video below…it’s very touching (don’t worry, it’s very short).
I mentioned that I am a nurse……my experience has mostly been with babies, both healthy and sick (NICU) so if you have any baby-related questions, feel free to ask.
Have a wonderful 2009 Blog Party experience !
P.S. Leave a comment for a chance to win a free gift basket from Lambs and Ivy Gift Baskets !
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Nice to meet you! Our snow is gone, yay!, and even though it is a bit chilly yet, the robins have arrived.
i am a newbie to UBP it fun i meeting so many new poeple i subscribed to your newsletter 🙂
Hi! So nice to meet you! Stopping in to visit all the party goer sites. I am participating too! Party on!
Hi Shelley,
I am stopping by from The Ultimate Blog Party to check your blog out and say hello. What a great week we are in for!
Check out my place for your chance to win a LeapFrog Tag Reading System. 🙂
Stacie
The Divine Miss Mommy
http://www.thedivinemissmommy.com
http://www.twitter.com/stacieinatlanta
Happy UBP! 🙂
Hope you have a fabulous day!
Valerieeeeeeeeeee
http://sweeps4bloggers.blogspot.com/
Just going from party to party to see how others are doing this blogging thing.
i think this site is a great resource, my grandmother had alzheimers for over 10 years before she died and I know how hard it was on my mom aunts and uncles.
My prize is #115 check it out!
Have a good weekend blog partyn’!
It’s still chilly here but at least the sun is out! Thank you for the chance to win the gift basket!
mittens0831 AT aol.com
Hi nice to meet you! Your blog is needed so much by so many people. I know from past experience that it can be trying. I am also a registered nurse I work in a children’s psychiatric hospital. I would also like to invite you to participate in Show off your blog Saturday! I would love to read your favorite post! Never too late to link.
Hello! Poppin’ in from The Ultimate Blog Party…all the way from Queensland, Australia! G’Day! I hope you have time to visit my party soon.
Ta!
love your site, great giveaway
Happy UBP!
I stopped by for the Ultimate Blog Party! I enjoyed finding your blog and will be back to visit again sometime 🙂 It was nice “meeting” you!!
I just stopped by, blog hopping as part of UBP 2009. It is very nice to meet you. I have a blog at http://www.superfunmama.blogspot.com; It’s a toddler learning blog. I’d love to have you for a visit! I am loving UBP! Have a magical day. I have a goal of trying to visit 150 blogs per day, whew! Let’s hope the little one takes long naps for the next few days.
I think it’s so great that you are taking care of your dad. It seems there aren’t enough out there who would or could do that.
Happy UBP!
Nice to meet you!
Talk about a party!
I’m quite intrigued and am learning how to get around!
Just stopping by from 5minutes for moms blog party!
Hi I just found you through the UBP! I read the post above and it is beautiful and heartaching atll at the same time. Wow!
Found your link on the UBP. Happy blog hopping. I also have a giveaway going on at my blog. Check it out.
I am from Southern California – would love to know where your were originally from. My husband would love to move us to Idaho coincidentally.
Your father is blessed to have you and I think it is wonderful that you are caring for him.
You can visit my party HERE!
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Kari
I’m doing some blog hopping from the UBP and stopping in to say hi!
found your blog through UBP – great site and certainly important as our parents age and we take on more responsibility for their care. I look forward to reading more information on your site!
Cheers,