by Bruce McIntyre | Aug 15, 2014 | Caregiving
Orientation. Disorientation. Reorientation. This is one way that my wife and I think about our 10 year journey of caregiving and chronic illness. My wife has lived with Dermatomyositis for 10 years as of this summer, and I am very proud of her. She continually...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 31, 2014 | Serendipity
One week ago today, my daughter and I were at a Colorado Rockies baseball game. Our family was on the last day of a Colorado vacation/family visit which took us through Fort Collins, Estes Park, and Denver. Settled in to our seats, enjoying the game, eating...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 28, 2014 | Resilience
1. Keep your mouth closed. You imbibe less water that way. Ahh yes. Things often go much better when I keep my mouth closed. 2. Go to the bathroom BEFORE you get in the pool. Lesson: Preparation helps us avoid embarrassment. 3. The diving board isn’t as...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 20, 2014 | Spiritual Stuff
Full blast, ready to go, up and at ’em! Go! Go! Go! Hurry from this call to that meeting to this catch-up work. Two months behind and getting behind-er all the time. Too many meetings and no time to do what we decided to do in the meetings! Run here, run there,...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 11, 2014 | Resilience
As you step into the groove of resilience, you may be shocked to find yourself serving again. You will not sit back, self-satisfied that you made it, hoping you never face another challenge. Rather, you will help other people once more! The interesting thing about...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jul 4, 2014 | Serendipity
I don’t like being one upped. I prefer to have the best story, the best solution, and the best idea. I have even found a new competitive sport recently…gardening. I want the best yard on the street. So, I’m not too crazy about those people who know...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 30, 2014 | Spiritual Stuff
Back from a few days at Orange Beach, Alabama, where the white sand is deep on this family beach. By family beach, I mean that if you see a teenager, they are generally with their parents! So, it’s a good a fit for us. I recognize that a beach trip is a...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 20, 2014 | Spiritual Stuff
Cool morning waves washed up to my ankles, occasionally surprising my knees with an unexpected surge. Wet sand slid between my toes, as the morning breeze cured something deep within me. As sunlight slowly illuminated the shore, sandpipers and other birds...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 13, 2014 | Caregiving
She confused me. Talented, smart, and decisive, she infused the air around her with energy and kindness. So, I kept recruiting her to help me. And, she continually declined. Politely. Finally, I convinced her to help lead a project. She brought creativity and...
by Bruce McIntyre | Jun 3, 2014 | Caregiving
I remember as a kindergartner an uncomfortable time when my buddy and I were being harassed by an overgrown 1st grader. With a high pitched, yet threatening tone, my friend pointed to me and warned this bigger kid, “This is my partner, Bruce, and he’s...
