Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to take a moment to welcome you to the Nebraska Family
Caregiver's E-community. The purpose of this forum is to share resources
which may be beneficial to you as a caregiver. You may post questions,
answer questions posted by another or share and discuss anything you
think might be of value to others who are caregivers.

Welcome & Thank-you for joinging the group!

Sincerely,

Eboni Green

Somewhere society came to the conclusion that the "it takes a
village" philosophy had been abandoned. But the more closely I come
into contact with caregivers of all types, I realize that the village
has not gone anywhere. What seems to be true is that caregivers
belong to a secret club. When we begin to talk openly with one
another, expressing our feelings, hopes and desires, collaborative
opportunities will become increasing apparent. We must slow down and
recognize the daily sacrifices we make for our loved ones without so
much as a second thought. We must come together as a community, as a
group of people who care for and about our loved ones.

Whether you are a paid professional, working in health care, a
volunteer or caring for someone you love... I commend you... I see
all that you do... The sacrifices you have made have not gone
unnoticed.

I think that Oliver Wendell Holmes best states my true felling
related to caregiving: "I find that great thing in this world is not
so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving. To reach
the port of heaven, we must sail sometimes with the wind and
sometimes against it, but we must sail, and not drift, not lie at
anchor."

I pray that we stand together in one accord, as members of the
village and sail in the common direction supporting, loving and
caring for one another.

Sincerely,

Eboni Green
(Standing together is an excerpt from Caregiving in the New
Millennium, 2001)

Conference Scholarships
from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
  Join us September 4-6 in Des Moines, Iowa for the National Lifespan
Respite Conference!


Thanks to a generous grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeve
Foundation, we are able to offer full conference scholarships for
individuals that have spinal cord injuries, or related paralysis and
their caregiver!

If you would like to apply or nominate someone for the award, please
fill out an application and send it in to us as soon as you can.  We
have 16 awards available which includes conference fees for you and
your caregiver, three nights stay at the Embassy Suites in Downtown
Des Moines, invitation to the Welcome Reception, and transportation
services as needed during your stay in Des Moines.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS CONFERENCE
   Overview of the Conference
   Conference Presenters
   Welcome Reception
   ARCH National Respite Network
   Information about the Scholarship Application
These applications are available on a first come first served basis
so please sign up today.

Download an SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Or for questions you can contact Doug at:

Doug Cunningham
Executive Director
Iowa Respite and Crisis Care Coalition
515-309-0858
877-255-3140
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3821 71st Street
Urbandale, Iowa 50322
515-309-0858


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