We are headed out to the beach later today. We’ll be spending a couple of days, relaxing and just enjoying the change in scenery. My husband asked what I wanted to do while we were there and all I could think of was to read a good book, eat some good food, and nap whenever I want. I’m sure we will also go for a walk on the beach or maybe do some whale watching. Most of all I want to escape our day to day lives for just a little while and leave some of my worries behind.  

I’m looking forward to letting someone else cook my meals and pick up after me even if it is only for a couple of days. I am looking forward to not having to care for the pets or the house. I am looking forward to having a break. I know that I will still have responsibilities as a CarePartner but they will be different and I look forward to the changes.

I love the beach and I plan to find time to take care of me even if that means going out for walks while my husband is napping in the room. We both have cell phones so we are never totally out of contact. I plan to grab as many moments as I can so that when I come back, I am refreshed and ready for whatever PD brings next. And, I will be ready to plan our next outing in a couple of months, who knows where we will go then?