Moments to Remember

"You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments that stand out, the moments when you have really lived, are the moments when you have done things in a spirit of love." Henry Drummond

The above quote is a good reminder for anyone, and maybe especially for caregivers.  Whether you volunteered for caregiving or are doing it out of obligation, it is important for our own well being and that of the care receiver to do the caregiving out of love.  That does not mean that we neglect our own needs and wants, but it does require us to be respectful and gracious and patient, always.  Yes, always.  If you find that it is hard to do that, perhaps you are not getting enough breaks to replenish yourself.  Replenishing yourself is imperative.  It must be our top priority.  We have nothing to give if we do not fill ourselves up first.  So, the spirit of love starts with ourselves and then extends out to all those with whom we interact, to include the care receiver.