These are just some of the many responses we received
from our
Editorial of
06/14/06
- Summertime
For couples caring for kids with disabilities,
locate an area hotel with good disability access.
Make plans with another couple who are also caring
for kids with challenges. Plan a 2 night stay at
the hotel. One day you take care of all the
kids...there's usually a lot to do, pool, game room,
in-room movies, just stay on the property and you
don't have to deal with the difficult issues of
transportation. It's all fun for the kids..one
giant sleep over. The next day the second couple
gets the entire day and night of respite. Everyone
has a goodtime and gets a chance for rest. Some
hotels provide respite rates for families, be sure
to inquire. Many of the casino hotels provide free
rooms for respite, but it's necessary to place a
request well in advance of wanting the room.
BK
I am a caregiver to my wife
who has a Pituitary Brain Tumor. She has gone
through a regular brain surgery in January 2004 and
a Gamma knife surgery February 2006. She is still
recovering the trauma of both surgeries. On her good
day mostly on the weekend I steal a little time away
for myself doing some Scrollsawing and wood
crafting. I enjoy making very detailed wood craft
for a few minutes it takes my mind away from other
things for a little while. Plus there is pride in
see yourself creating something that you can admire.
Actually many men and women find Scollsawing very
enjoyable I would highly recommend it as a stress
reliever.
DL
1. Go in the backyard or
where ever is quiet and listen to some soothing
music.
2. Fantasize
about being in the beautiful virgin islands.
3. Go for a
massage.
GJ
The biggest gift someone gave
me following the death of my husband, was a week at
their beach house in Galveston. Two of my college
roommates met me and we spent a week relaxing on the
beach. It was fun reminiscing and watching the Gulf
of Mexico as it helped heal my tired heart. They
allowed us the use of their home without expense. I
was able to use my money on other things. One of
the kindest things done for me, was that my
sister-in-law flew to Houston from Ohio and spent
time at the hospital so that I could go back to work
while my husband was so ill. I felt relief that a
family member was on hand to help care for him and
knew that Ruth's presence was special to David. I
could then spend the night, but knew that days were
also covered by family.
JW
I've signed up for a Yoga
class every Tuesday evening. My cousin-in-law takes
my husband to dinner so I can go and not worry. I
return home relaxed, refreshed and oddly hopeful.
MFB
