Stumble It!
I have been doing whatever is necessary to give Adrian the help he needs because of his dementia and physical disabilities. A while ago I overheard him tell a friend, "Lynne does everything a good wife would do."
But he also added, "I don't think caregiving is the work she wants to do."
Of course he thought that, because it was what I thought also. While I did what was necessary, I did it as if I were bearing a huge burden.
Recently Adrian and I talked about the changes in me since I've been reading Dr. Richard Carlson's book, Stop Thinking and Start Living. With my new attitude, I am a much happier caregiver. Adrian has noticed it as well.
"I thought it was phony at first," he said, "but then after it persisted, I realized you were sincere."
Not only am I sincere, I am more relaxed and peaceful about all the stressors in my life!
