Thursday, June 17, 2010
Grab-Greetings
Check out our Grab-Bag Greetings it's a lot cheaper than anywhere else you buy greeting cards.
Robert Frost
Forgive me my nonsense as I also forgive the nonsense of those who think they talk sense.
~Robert Frost~
~Robert Frost~
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
On This Day In 1995
1995 A U.S. Air Force F-16C was shot down by Bosnian Serbs while on a NATO air patrol in northern Bosnia; the pilot, Capt. Scott F. O'Grady, was rescued six days later.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Happy Memorial Day!
As we enter this holiday weekend it’s important to remember those who have put their lives on the line for our country. Too often the Memorial Day weekend is just another time to get a few days off work to spend with family and friends.
It’s all too easy to forget the reason for this holiday. How many receiving this email have ever gone to a cemetery to be part of a special Memorial Day observance with their families to honor those who have served and paid the ultimate price for that service? I know it’s been a long time for me and my family but this Memorial Day I am going to take the time to pay tribute and I hope you will too. In case you have forgotten how Memorial Day came to be here is a little history.
In the 19th century, "Decoration Day" was started to encourage citizens to decorate the graves of soldiers who died in the Civil War. After World War I, the observance expanded to include ceremonies honoring those who died in all of America's wars. The holiday became Memorial Day in 1967.
Now, Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday in May. Touching and beautiful ceremonies are held at cemeteries across the country, and if you haven't ever attended one, I encourage you to go this year. I guarantee you'll come away with a new appreciation for the extraordinary efforts of our veterans, and the ultimate sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our country.
General George S. Patton offered his own perspective: "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."
Over 400,000 American soldiers and sailors died in World War II. Around 1,000 World War II veterans are dying each day. These are the unsung heroes who saw action in Europe, Asia and Africa, and then came home and got down to business. We know them as the "Greatest Generation" -- the men and women who took on big challenges and gave selflessly. Can we meet those standards?
As we enter this holiday weekend it’s important to remember those who have put their lives on the line for our country. Too often the Memorial Day weekend is just another time to get a few days off work to spend with family and friends.
It’s all too easy to forget the reason for this holiday. How many receiving this email have ever gone to a cemetery to be part of a special Memorial Day observance with their families to honor those who have served and paid the ultimate price for that service? I know it’s been a long time for me and my family but this Memorial Day I am going to take the time to pay tribute and I hope you will too. In case you have forgotten how Memorial Day came to be here is a little history.
In the 19th century, "Decoration Day" was started to encourage citizens to decorate the graves of soldiers who died in the Civil War. After World War I, the observance expanded to include ceremonies honoring those who died in all of America's wars. The holiday became Memorial Day in 1967.
Now, Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday in May. Touching and beautiful ceremonies are held at cemeteries across the country, and if you haven't ever attended one, I encourage you to go this year. I guarantee you'll come away with a new appreciation for the extraordinary efforts of our veterans, and the ultimate sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our country.
General George S. Patton offered his own perspective: "It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."
Over 400,000 American soldiers and sailors died in World War II. Around 1,000 World War II veterans are dying each day. These are the unsung heroes who saw action in Europe, Asia and Africa, and then came home and got down to business. We know them as the "Greatest Generation" -- the men and women who took on big challenges and gave selflessly. Can we meet those standards?
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Select2Send Offers Caregiver's Unique Ways to Relieve Stress, While Helping the Elderly or Disabled Recapture Lost Independence
We will give you two convenient, practical ways to let the person you are caring for make their own choices. This will give you, the caregiver, more quality time with those you love! Instead of running all over town trying to find the perfect greeting card and gift, at Select2Send, we offer a one-stop shop!
Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) May 25, 2010 -- At Select2Send, we realize how hard it is caring for an elderly or homebound parent. Our own Mother is unable to run her own errands and has to depend on someone else to get her the things she needs. Not only is it tough to have someone making choices for you, but it is hard on the caregiver having one more thing to do. Whether it is for the person you are caring for or your own family, you are being pulled in a million different directions.
Simply Caring. . .Simply Convenient!
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Our Grab-Bag Greetings is the newest way to reduce some of that stress. For $12.00, we will send you 10 assorted greeting cards. We will include Birthday, Anniversary, Get Well, Sympathy and Thank you cards! We will pay the postage! You can order as many as you like, as often as you like! Your loved one will then be able to choose from those 10 cards which ones they want to send. There will always be cards on hand to choose from – like having a mini store in your own home.
Our signature plan is the brochure. You, as the caregiver, sign up your loved one – or yourself – to receive a brochure in the mail each month. That brochure will showcase 12 of our lovely greeting cards. Simply write the quantity needed next to the cards you choose and mail the brochure back to us in the self-addressed, stamped envelope provided. We also offer assorted gift cards to include as gifts, as well as stamps! The brochure will give the person you are caring for the opportunity to make their own choices. When you sign up, you will continue to receive the brochure every month until you cancel. Simply convenient!
Either option you choose, it is a “win-win” for the elderly, homebound and the caregiver! Relieve stress and give back some freedom of choice to your elderly loved ones! Visit us at www.select2send.com. Your parent will appreciate it and you will have one less thing to do this month!
Saturday, May 22, 2010
GRAB-BAG GREETINGS!
Check out our new Grab-Bag Greetings! For $12.00, we will send you an assortment of 10 colorful greeting cards! We will include Birthday, Get Well, Sympathy and Anniversary cards - and we will pay the postage! Check us out at www.select2send.com!
Don't Stop Playing!
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing!"
Author: Tommy Lee
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Have a Happy Day!
"The most wasted day of all is that one which we have not laughed."
Author: Sebastien Chamfort
Monday, May 17, 2010
Stress and the Caregiver
We are the “sandwich” generation!
We are caring for our children and our grandchildren. We are most likely caring for our parents in some capacity. And it doesn’t stop there! Even if we are caregivers, most of us are holding down a job outside of the home – maybe two jobs! We have houses to run, meals to cook, laundry to be done, classrooms to volunteer in and churches that need us to lend a hand. We are husbands, wives, parents, grandparents, children of elderly parents, employees! We are all pulled in a million directions! How do we manage??
“Calgone . . . take me away!!!”
In order to survive, we must learn to manage the stress. If we plan to be around, and take care of all the people that we love, we must begin by taking care of ourselves. And one of the best ways to do that is to begin an exercise program. By making a commitment to exercise, not only will you be healthier, but you will feel better about yourself. Too often we are the last person we think about. That needs to change – now.
*Begin by walking. Start slowly, and do a few stretches before you head out. Each day, add a little distance and a little speed.
*Pumping iron. There I said it! Thaaaat’s right! It’s never too late to begin a weight lifting program - no matter what your age! This is just another way to relieve stress for the caregiver. Mix it up. . .cardio and weight training. The stronger and more fit you are, the better your heart, mind, body and soul will be. Not to mention your all-over psyche.
*Yoga! It’s not rocket science! It’s finding ways to get stress out of your life. This is another great way! Buy a video and spend a little time in the morning before everyone else wakes up. Or, after everyone settles down at night, try to unwind with a Yoga video made especially for the evening. You will sleep better and be able to deal with the stresses of the next day!
Of course, if you are caring for a loved one, you might have to ask for help in order to have any time to exercise. Or maybe, you can exercise during nap times or after the person you are caring for goes to bed. Buy an inexpensive baby monitor to keep with you for your peace of mind!
Make the commitment! It will be worth it!
Kevin and Deborah Stanley
www.select2send.blogspot.com
We are caring for our children and our grandchildren. We are most likely caring for our parents in some capacity. And it doesn’t stop there! Even if we are caregivers, most of us are holding down a job outside of the home – maybe two jobs! We have houses to run, meals to cook, laundry to be done, classrooms to volunteer in and churches that need us to lend a hand. We are husbands, wives, parents, grandparents, children of elderly parents, employees! We are all pulled in a million directions! How do we manage??
“Calgone . . . take me away!!!”
In order to survive, we must learn to manage the stress. If we plan to be around, and take care of all the people that we love, we must begin by taking care of ourselves. And one of the best ways to do that is to begin an exercise program. By making a commitment to exercise, not only will you be healthier, but you will feel better about yourself. Too often we are the last person we think about. That needs to change – now.
*Begin by walking. Start slowly, and do a few stretches before you head out. Each day, add a little distance and a little speed.
*Pumping iron. There I said it! Thaaaat’s right! It’s never too late to begin a weight lifting program - no matter what your age! This is just another way to relieve stress for the caregiver. Mix it up. . .cardio and weight training. The stronger and more fit you are, the better your heart, mind, body and soul will be. Not to mention your all-over psyche.
*Yoga! It’s not rocket science! It’s finding ways to get stress out of your life. This is another great way! Buy a video and spend a little time in the morning before everyone else wakes up. Or, after everyone settles down at night, try to unwind with a Yoga video made especially for the evening. You will sleep better and be able to deal with the stresses of the next day!
Of course, if you are caring for a loved one, you might have to ask for help in order to have any time to exercise. Or maybe, you can exercise during nap times or after the person you are caring for goes to bed. Buy an inexpensive baby monitor to keep with you for your peace of mind!
Make the commitment! It will be worth it!
Kevin and Deborah Stanley
www.select2send.blogspot.com
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Encouraging the Elderly
Independence. We all want it. From the time a baby sees the red ball across the room and begins to crawl towards it... he is after independence. Crawl, walk, and run... it is the story of our lives.
But what happens when you cannot walk anymore? Or run? What happens when you loose the ability to get to the red ball on your own? When you are confined to a wheelchair or simply unable to get out of the house on your own?
There are over 35 million senior citizens in America today. By the year 2030, that number should double. In many cases, senior citizens are caring for their own elderly parents. As we age, we have taken on the role as caregiver. As children, we are torn between between taking care of our parents and helping them to remain as independent as possible.
Independence is, by definition, the state or quality of being independent; freedom from dependence; exemption from reliance on, or control by, others; self-subsistence or maintenance; direction of one's own affairs without interference. The loss of independence can cause one to lose hope, and possibly, the will to live.
How does a caregiver encourage independence? A few suggestions would be:
Have plenty of catalogs and mailings that provide the opportunity to order gifts, stamps, and greeting cards. These items are always needed and it is nice to be able to make your own choices.
Check with your bank to see if they have sight-impaired checks. A lot of times, these are provided free of charge. Encourage your loved one to keep up with their finances as long as possible. We all like to know exactly where our money is going!
And speaking of finances, if the person you are caring for lives with you and wants to help out with the household expenses, let them! Even if the money is not needed, place it in a savings account. Let them feel like they are "earning their keep"!
If they are able and willing, let them help out with the chores around the house. Sitting on the couch folding clothes or unloading the dishwasher can help make an elderly person feel like they're needed.
With a little thought, you can help the person you are caring for feel loved and appreciated, and most of all, useful. And independent! As Abraham Lincoln said, "... and in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
But what happens when you cannot walk anymore? Or run? What happens when you loose the ability to get to the red ball on your own? When you are confined to a wheelchair or simply unable to get out of the house on your own?
There are over 35 million senior citizens in America today. By the year 2030, that number should double. In many cases, senior citizens are caring for their own elderly parents. As we age, we have taken on the role as caregiver. As children, we are torn between between taking care of our parents and helping them to remain as independent as possible.
Independence is, by definition, the state or quality of being independent; freedom from dependence; exemption from reliance on, or control by, others; self-subsistence or maintenance; direction of one's own affairs without interference. The loss of independence can cause one to lose hope, and possibly, the will to live.
How does a caregiver encourage independence? A few suggestions would be:
Have plenty of catalogs and mailings that provide the opportunity to order gifts, stamps, and greeting cards. These items are always needed and it is nice to be able to make your own choices.
Check with your bank to see if they have sight-impaired checks. A lot of times, these are provided free of charge. Encourage your loved one to keep up with their finances as long as possible. We all like to know exactly where our money is going!
And speaking of finances, if the person you are caring for lives with you and wants to help out with the household expenses, let them! Even if the money is not needed, place it in a savings account. Let them feel like they are "earning their keep"!
If they are able and willing, let them help out with the chores around the house. Sitting on the couch folding clothes or unloading the dishwasher can help make an elderly person feel like they're needed.
With a little thought, you can help the person you are caring for feel loved and appreciated, and most of all, useful. And independent! As Abraham Lincoln said, "... and in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."
Happy Birthday, Stevie Wonder
Steve Wonder was born today in 1950. He was born prematurely and spent some time in an incubator. In that incubator, he received too much oxygen, which left him permanently blind. He was discovered at the age of ten and it has been up hill since then! Happy Birthday!
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Stress!
We all have it! Whether you are a caregiver looking after your elderly Mother or a busy professional, we all have a lot of stress in our lives! The secret is how you deal with it! How do you deal with it? What do you do to calm down and re-focus when things get too crazy? Share with us! We will include the best ideas in a new article we are writing!
Monday, May 10, 2010
Good Day!
"In times like these it helps to recall that there have always been times like these." Paul Harvey
On This Day In 1908
The first Mother's Day observance took place during church services in Grafton, W.Va., and Philadelphia.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Happy Mother's Day, Mom!
"Your Mother is always with you.
She's the whisper of the leaves as you walk down the street.
She's the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick and
perfume that she wore.
She's the cool hand on your brow when you're not feeling well.
She's your breath in the air on a cold winter's day.
She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep, the colors of a
rainbow. She is Christmas morning.
Your Mother lives inside your laughter.
She's crystallized in every teardrop.
A mother shows every emotion .......... happiness, sadness, fear,
jealousy, love, hate, anger, helplessness, excitement, joy,
sorrow... and all the while, hoping and praying you will only know the good
feelings in life. She's the place you came from, your first home, and she's
the map you follow with every step you take.
She's your first love; your first friend, even your first enemy, but
nothing on earth can separate you. Not time, not space...not
even death!"
She's the smell of certain foods you remember, flowers you pick and
perfume that she wore.
She's the cool hand on your brow when you're not feeling well.
She's your breath in the air on a cold winter's day.
She is the sound of the rain that lulls you to sleep, the colors of a
rainbow. She is Christmas morning.
Your Mother lives inside your laughter.
She's crystallized in every teardrop.
A mother shows every emotion .......... happiness, sadness, fear,
jealousy, love, hate, anger, helplessness, excitement, joy,
sorrow... and all the while, hoping and praying you will only know the good
feelings in life. She's the place you came from, your first home, and she's
the map you follow with every step you take.
She's your first love; your first friend, even your first enemy, but
nothing on earth can separate you. Not time, not space...not
even death!"
Author: unknown
Mother's Day
Are you are trying to think of something special for your Mom this year? How about writing her a letter? Tell her how much you love her and how much you appreciate everything she has done for you. Speak of specific times in your life where she was there for you and supported you when no one else did. Remind her of fun times! Apologize for things you need to apologize for. It might be your last chance to do so!
It will be her favorite gift ever!
It will be her favorite gift ever!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Thankful Thursday
Gratitude creates it’s own attitude. It can give you a new perspective, a new focus. I am going to use this day as my opportunity to see those things. Please join me.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Monday, May 3, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Mother's Day is next week!
A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie. ~Tenneva Jordan
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
What to do for your loved ones!
The question of the day is! What have you done for your elder parents and or your disabled loved ones? We at Select2Send have an idea that can give back some of their freedom. Look at www.Select2Send.com for a really cool and unique idea!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Monday, April 26, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
April 25, 1928
1928 - Buddy, the first seeing eye dog, was presented to Morris S. Frank on this day. Many seeing eye organizations and schools continue to offer specially trained dogs “...to enhance the independence, dignity, and self-confidence of blind people...”
Friday, April 23, 2010
Happy Friday!
Are you caring for someone who has lost some of their enthusiasm? Help them make a "bucket list"! Let them tell you some of the things they always wanted to do, but for whatever reason, never got around to doing. Then . . find ways to help them accomplish some of their wishes - one at a time. Start small! Have fun with it! You will make their day!
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Today in History
On this day in 1914, Babe Ruth, playing for the Baltimore Orioles, made his pitching debut in pro ball. He shut out the Buffalo Bisons, 6-0.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Ready-Set- Select2Send!
Imagine a wheelchair bound elderly person wanting to have a little more freedom! Freedom to be able to choose greeting cards, gift cards and stamps from a monthly brochure. They select what they need and send it back in a self addressed stamped envelope! Simple, huh? Well we're in the simple business. It's simple, but it works like a charm! It gives the disabled person or senior citizen that can't drive anymore, more freedom. It also frees up time for the caregivers and they spend less time going around town running extra errands. Care giving is very time consuming! So we can help free up some time you could be spending with your elder loved ones!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Just Stay
This was sent to us in an email.. Very touching and inspirational . . .
A nurse took the tired, anxious serviceman to the bedside of the man in the ICU.
"Your son is here," she said to the old man.
She had to repeat the words several times before the patient's eyes opened.
Heavily sedated because of the pain of his heart attack, he dimly saw the young uniformed Marine standing outside the oxygen tent. He reached out his hand. The Marine wrapped his toughened fingers around the old man's limp ones, squeezing a message of love and encouragement.
The nurse brought a chair so that the Marine could sit beside the bed. All through the night the young Marine sat there in the poorly lighted ward, holding the old man's hand and offering him words of love and strength. Occasionally, the nurse suggested that the Marine move away and rest awhile. He refused.
Whenever the nurse came into the ward, the Marine was oblivious of her and of the night noises of the hospital - the clanking of the oxygen tank, the laughter of the night staff members exchanging greetings, the cries and moans of the other patients.
Now and then she heard him say a few gentle words. The dying man said nothing, only held tightly to his son all through the night.
Along towards dawn, the old man died. The Marine released the now lifeless hand he had been holding and went to tell the nurse. While she did what she had to do, he waited.
Finally, she returned. She started to offer words of sympathy, but the Marine interrupted her. "Who was that man?" he asked.
The nurse was startled, "He was your father," she answered.
"No, he wasn't," the Marine replied. "I never saw him before in my life."
"Then why didn't you say something when I took you to him?"
"I knew right away there had been a mistake, but I also knew he needed his son, and his son just wasn't here. When I realized that he was too sick to tell whether or not I was his son, knowing how much he needed me, I stayed.
"I came here tonight to find a Mr. William Grey. His son was was a fellow Marine and he was killed in Iraq today, and I was sent to inform him. What was this gentleman's name?"
The nurse, with tears in her eyes, answered, "Mr. William Grey."
We are not human beings going through a temporary spiritual experience;
we are spiritual beings going through a temporary human experience. The
next time someone needs you, just be there....... Just stay.
A nurse took the tired, anxious serviceman to the bedside of the man in the ICU.
"Your son is here," she said to the old man.
She had to repeat the words several times before the patient's eyes opened.
Heavily sedated because of the pain of his heart attack, he dimly saw the young uniformed Marine standing outside the oxygen tent. He reached out his hand. The Marine wrapped his toughened fingers around the old man's limp ones, squeezing a message of love and encouragement.
The nurse brought a chair so that the Marine could sit beside the bed. All through the night the young Marine sat there in the poorly lighted ward, holding the old man's hand and offering him words of love and strength. Occasionally, the nurse suggested that the Marine move away and rest awhile. He refused.
Whenever the nurse came into the ward, the Marine was oblivious of her and of the night noises of the hospital - the clanking of the oxygen tank, the laughter of the night staff members exchanging greetings, the cries and moans of the other patients.
Now and then she heard him say a few gentle words. The dying man said nothing, only held tightly to his son all through the night.
Along towards dawn, the old man died. The Marine released the now lifeless hand he had been holding and went to tell the nurse. While she did what she had to do, he waited.
Finally, she returned. She started to offer words of sympathy, but the Marine interrupted her. "Who was that man?" he asked.
The nurse was startled, "He was your father," she answered.
"No, he wasn't," the Marine replied. "I never saw him before in my life."
"Then why didn't you say something when I took you to him?"
"I knew right away there had been a mistake, but I also knew he needed his son, and his son just wasn't here. When I realized that he was too sick to tell whether or not I was his son, knowing how much he needed me, I stayed.
"I came here tonight to find a Mr. William Grey. His son was was a fellow Marine and he was killed in Iraq today, and I was sent to inform him. What was this gentleman's name?"
The nurse, with tears in her eyes, answered, "Mr. William Grey."
We are not human beings going through a temporary spiritual experience;
we are spiritual beings going through a temporary human experience. The
next time someone needs you, just be there....... Just stay.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Grandchildren
"Our grandchildren accept us for ourselves, without rebuke or effort to change us, as no one in our entire lives has ever done, not our parents, siblings, spouses, friends - and hardly ever our own grown children". ~Ruth Goode
Take your children to see your parents this weekend! Think of how good it will make them feel!
Take your children to see your parents this weekend! Think of how good it will make them feel!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Blog now connected to Select2Send's website
Caregivers be aware that Select2Send is here with a service to offer you and your Mom and Dad more freedom. Curious? Please check us out at Select2Send.com. We have greeting cards, gift cards and stamps. Simplifying life for caregivers!
We hope you have a great day!
We hope you have a great day!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Mother's Day
Mother's Day is coming soon . . . May 9. . . . less than a month away! We have a great idea for those of you who have elderly or home bound Mothers. For a low monthly fee, we will send your Mom a brochure in the mail that will allow her to buy greeting cards, gift cards and stamps. This will give her some of the independence she is missing. Check us out at www.select2send.com!
This will work for anyone who is home bound, disabled or just plain busy! Check us out!
This will work for anyone who is home bound, disabled or just plain busy! Check us out!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Welcome to Select 2 Send!
Are you ready to . . . take some of the stress out of your life? Could you use a simple, thoughtful way of helping someone you are caring for regain some of their independence? Are you ready to stop running all over town trying to find the perfect card and gift for your elderly, or home bound parent to give to the special people in their lives?
At Select2Send, we will give you a convenient, practical way to let the person you are caring for make their own choices, freeing you up to spend more quality time with those you love! So, get ready for a unique, time-saving way to show that special loved one how much you care!
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