Several weeks ago, our pastor began his sermon with a story about pushing the limits on his gas gauge. He went on to equate the story with times we push ourselves too far and end up running on empty. I’m there…running on empty. The first half of this year has been non-stop, with very few […]
Moving Forward When Your Fizz is Gone
Last week, I opened a diet ginger ale bottle and didn’t hear the familiar hiss. I poured the soda anyway and saw no bubbles. You guessed it; the carbonation was gone, and the drink was flat. Have you encountered times in your life when you feel like your “fizz” is gone? Like a flat soda, […]
Why Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
Anyone who has served as a caregiver for any length of time knows the challenges, one of the greatest being self-care. When your focus is on someone else, you put off seeing your own needs and attending to them. Don’t be fooled into thinking caregiving applies only to the aging. Mothers, spouses, siblings, and friends, […]