December 29, 2023 11:26 am
Stepping into a familiar environment, like a local Waffle House, can provide a sense of comfort and connection, especially for those experiencing homesickness or disorientation in new circumstances, such as caregivers supporting loved ones in hospitals.
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This is Peter Roseburger and this is a minute for caregivers. I stepped into a Waffle House near the hospital. I love Waffle House. I grew up going to Waffle House, but now we live in Montana.
There's no Waffle House in the whole state. In Denver, where I knew few people, everything required learning and adjusting. But stepping into the local Waffle House, familiar sounds, sights, smells, and tastes flooded over me. For a few moments, I reconnected and felt at home.
Grabbing a takeout order, I took it to the hospital to share the familiar with Gracie. While we can't always change the disorienting circumstances we find ourselves in, we can find new ways to connect to things that settle our hearts. Sometimes, it's as simple as a waffle with pecans and chocolate chips for Gracie. Trace Atkins once stated, I have always loved Waffle House. It's been like an oasis in the desert many times late at night after one of my concerts. This is Peter Rosenberger and this is an excerpt from my book, A Minute for Caregivers When Every Day Feels Like Monday, available wherever books are sold. There's more at Hopeforthecaregiver.com
