Caregiving

Stardate 975670.4- Caregiver’s Log-

Cancer- not a nebula, -not an Astrological Sign, Not a Constellation. Cancer is an ailment, Primary, often fatal, is not always able to be arrested or stopped . Diet, environment, social networks all play a big part.

Caregiver- has to be selfless-utterly-

-minimal display of ego,

-act as if..

-crisis manager of the first order ( Might read Order of Merlin, First Class)

-willing-even if not

-Protective (like a Dachshund or Bulldog)

-Servanthood as Prime Directive for Leadership

-Plan, Plan, Plan-then be ready to throw out the plan and ask for help. -Always admitting to the Creator that all my self-will, self-knowledge and all in my power is puny and weak compared to Creator’s Power . Do not box The Creator in!

-ask the patient what they want-always

-meet them where they are

-apply any empathy you have left ALL THE TIME!

-fun- look for the little moments-

-quit watching the news

-minimize social network time ( except to blog or note)

-Love conquers all-even cancer!

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