I think there has never been a more aptly named
holiday for family caregivers than Thanks
Giving. Oh, I know that there are traditional
theories behind the holiday, the Pilgrims,
turkey and stuffing and all that. But I am taken
with the fact that the name of the holiday
details everything I think about caregivers: Thanks for Giving so much for your loved
ones, friends and community.
Thanks for Giving your time, energy, heart and
dedication for those who are in need
Thanks for Giving a face to all that is right
with this world
Thanks for Giving so very much so often.
And finally, (something that I hope one day to
be able to say to all caregivers,) Thanks for
Giving yourself the regular respite break that
you so richly deserve whenever you need it.
Oh yes and Happy Turkey Day!
Take care
Gary Barg
Editor-in-Chief
gary@caregiver.com
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