I picked up a brochure about avoiding caregiver burnout. I'm going to use it to write an article for eHow. In the meantime, let's see if I pass. The brochure lists five tips to avoid burnout. Tip 1. Learn about the condition or illness. How do all of you feel about the knowledge I've gained about brain aneurysms? Ok, give me a check for #1. Tip 2. Ask for help. My family will give me a double check for this one. #2-check. Tip 3. Take breaks. I work from home. Wherever my laptop will travel, I can go too. I feel being with my t is a break. #3-check. Tip 4. Take care of your health too. I'm getting better with this one. Initially, I slept with my cell phone on my pillow. I would eat every so often. Snacks would suffice. I can't exercise; so cross that off of the list. Being with my t is good for my mental health. Without him, I'm mush. #4-half a check Tip 5. Stay positive-check, check, check, and check again.
I think I've done a good job at avoiding burnout. My burnout only started when Bob was transferred to Vancouver, WA, and I couldn't see him everyday. ;-)
I spoke with Bob this morning. He sounded better than yesterday. He's remembering well, and he's remembering what his daily schedule is suppose to be. Six days to go! I'm doing my happy dance.
PARTY
1. You are invited to our house Saturday, March 20 at 2pm - whenever for a Welcome Home party for Bob.
2. There will also be a one-year Survival Party, May 29th for those who need more time to plan. That is Memorial weekend, so you'll have a four-day weekend. More details will be coming.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for the good future that You have prepared for me. Today I choose to come into agreement with Your Word and declare Your blessing over my life. Keep me close to You as I surrender every area of my life to You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Bob Pirie Fund: Many of Bob's friends have expressed that they wanted tonhelp by donating to a fundthat will help with Bob's medical expenses. I have set up a Bob Pirie Fund at Umpqua Bank here in Roseburg. If you are interested in making a contribution, you can mail a check to: Umpqua Bank
Bob Pirie Fund
445 SE Main Street
Roseburg, OR 97470
c/o Caryn Martin, Universal Associate
Thank you in advance for your support and contribution.
Have you checked out travel-mobility.com yet? Check out our new website. Pass it on too. We'd appreciate it. If you'd like an online home business of your own, go to the website, click on Become a Rep.
jiachini@msn.com
Please send Bob a card of encouragement to stick out the remaining of his therapy.
Vancouver VA Rehabilitation Center, 1603 E. 4th Plain Blvd., Building D-8, Room C-112, Vancouver, WA 98661
*If you want to call him, the number is 1-503-220-8262, when he recording starts, punch in 132603. That will ring right to his room.
1. You are invited to our house Saturday, March 20 at 2pm - whenever for a Welcome Home party for Bob.
2. There will also be a one-year Survival Party, May 29th for those who need more time to plan. That is Memorial weekend, so you'll have a four-day weekend. More details will be coming.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, thank You for the good future that You have prepared for me. Today I choose to come into agreement with Your Word and declare Your blessing over my life. Keep me close to You as I surrender every area of my life to You. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
Bob Pirie Fund: Many of Bob's friends have expressed that they wanted tonhelp by donating to a fundthat will help with Bob's medical expenses. I have set up a Bob Pirie Fund at Umpqua Bank here in Roseburg. If you are interested in making a contribution, you can mail a check to: Umpqua Bank
Bob Pirie Fund
445 SE Main Street
Roseburg, OR 97470
c/o Caryn Martin, Universal Associate
Thank you in advance for your support and contribution.
Have you checked out travel-mobility.com yet? Check out our new website. Pass it on too. We'd appreciate it. If you'd like an online home business of your own, go to the website, click on Become a Rep.
jiachini@msn.com
Please send Bob a card of encouragement to stick out the remaining of his therapy.
Vancouver VA Rehabilitation Center, 1603 E. 4th Plain Blvd., Building D-8, Room C-112, Vancouver, WA 98661
*If you want to call him, the number is 1-503-220-8262, when he recording starts, punch in 132603. That will ring right to his room.
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