Watching a parent change can be difficult. Where once stood a tower of strength, there is now a person who needs your care. Those who taught you how to make it on your own can no longer do it all for themselves.

Helping a parent navigate these changes can take its toll, so please be sure to take the time to take care of yourself, too.

Design only.

One at a time...you'll get there.

I wish I could make things happen for you the way you want them to. I know how much a child would mean to you.

I'm still hoping and believing for you...and keeping you in my heart.

It can't be an empty nest…

It's too full of love and plans and memories. Thinking of You

Some days it's hard to throw off the covers, to hit the alarm, harder, even, to pick up the toothbrush.

When the world gets heavy, remember, I'm here to help carry it with you.

Life's hard. You know. You've told me so. we talk. we see absurdity. we bitch. we moan. we wail and groan till things somehow feel lighter now.

we laugh. we cope. you give me hope.

Sometimes, the best thing to do is just look in the mirror and say…

"What shoes go with this STRESS?"

If this situation has you thinking four-letter words…

Here are some you may want to add to the list---HOPE and HUGS.

• Give your friend two mugs with her favorite coffee or tea. Make
  a date to stop by for a chat or listen. 



• Offer to help out with specific everyday tasks: grocery shopping, filling up and washing the car, shuttling the kids around, pet- or plant-sitting or caring for the yard.



• Work with your circle of friends to provide regular meals in disposable containers. Drop them off in an insulated cooler to keep them warm or cold. If you don’t cook, chip in to schedule the delivery of pre-made or frozen meals from a catering service.