by Karen Anderson | Mar 12, 2010 | Caregiving, Dear Karen, Emotionally Coping with Hard Times, Worry
Confession: I am a Worrier – with a capital W. I think I might need a 12-step program. “Hi. My name is Karen. I’m a Worrier.” “Hi, Karen.” Because lately, I’ve begun to wonder if I’m not addicted to worry. Over the years, there have been many unexpected crises that...
by Karen Anderson | Feb 15, 2010 | Caregiving, Dear Karen, Emotionally Coping with Hard Times
“Hi Mom. It’s Kel. I’m back in the States! We were transported out of Port Au Prince on an Air Force C-17 cargo transport plane to Charleston, SC. Oh, Mom, I have so much to tell you but I’ve been up for almost 36 hours so as soon as I get some sleep, I’ll let you...
by Karen Anderson | Feb 5, 2010 | Caregiving, Dear Karen, Emotionally Coping with Hard Times
“Hi, Mom. It’s Kel. Haiti is chaotic and crazy but I’m feeling so much better. I think I just had a 24-hour bug. You wouldn’t believe the horrible conditions here but I’m doing great now. Patients are all over the floor of the hospital and it’s total chaos, but we are...
by Karen Anderson | May 19, 2009 | Caregiving, Dear Karen, Emotionally Coping with Hard Times
My mom has always been an amazing woman… strong beyond belief, sharp as a tack, and more energy than a roomful of Energizer bunnies! No kidding, my dad had a stroke when he was 53 (his left side was paralyzed) and my mom took care of him single-handedly for almost 22...
by Karen Anderson | Mar 16, 2009 | Caregiving, Dear Karen, Emotionally Coping with Hard Times, More Hindsight Stories
Commencement address by Steve Jobs CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios delivered on June 12, 2005 I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told,...
by Karen Anderson | Mar 3, 2009 | Caregiving, Dear Karen, More Hindsight Stories
(Note from Karen: This is a true story but my friends asked if I would change their names to protect their privacy. I was happy to comply.) Eric walked into the kitchen as his young wife, Annie, was preparing dinner. The air was fragrant with the aroma of spaghetti...
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