Most rewarding and challenging job I have ever had

I came across Denise's post today about growing a group and immediately noticed "caregiving group". Something you don't know you can handle until it hits you full force, straight between the eyes. Both my parents became very ill suddenly, back to back, in two different states, starting late 2007.

Now a year and a half later, one parent fully recovered (a miracle) from a fluke and terrifying virus turned into blood infection following into joints and bones and the other one still struggling with serious illness (but better than last year).

I have made the choice to do whatever possible to support both of them because I could not in my heart and soul imagine it any other way. I have spent most of my time half way across the country from the place I hd been living for the past 11 years. It is has taken a tremendous amount of work, research, and patience, but have found that the love and support as well as the healing power of personal touch has had a remarkable effect. I am even now planning to take classes to become a massage therapist.

It can be draining and challenging and find that staying with yoga and any practice that will help balance my energy is pretty important. This has been my biggest challenge, how to keep myself as healthy as possible during these times. It is nice to write it down, cuurently feeling very tired and welcome any tips on maintaining balance and preserving energy and health.

Thanks, Amy