My name is Glenda, founder and owner of Caregiving Girl, a consulting business whose aim is to assist clients on their caregiving journey. I bring knowledge and experience to all facets of Caregiving Girl with my 20 plus years of hands-on experience as an advocate and caregiver. While on my personal journey I became knowledgeable on the many aspects of caregiving and being the best advocate for those in my care. I am a certified caregiver and strive to learn more through continued education. My journey has been bittersweet, just as most journeys of a caregiver. In my case, I became a caregiver very unexpectedly and I was ignorant of every aspect of the experience at first. It did not take long for me to realize the need to gather as much advice and search for answers to the many questions I was faced with. This is what motivates me to do what I do! I am your caregiving consultant. Each client presents me with unique experiences and challenges which I embrace with the simple desire to help them become the best caregiver possible. I was blessed with parents who, through example, showed me and my siblings the importance of taking care of others. When my mother had a massive stroke in April of 2004, my siblings and I just did what we had seen my parents do for others, we became caregivers. I was 36 years old with 2 school aged children. My mother, the fighter that she was, along with God by her side, continued to improve. It was an honor to be her caregiver for the 16 ½ years she thrived after that dark day. I am now a caregiver for my 91-year-old father who I witnessed become my mother’s inspiration, motivator, and coach, all the while showing her nothing but love and kindness. That is true love!In 2006, I was blessed to marry my husband, Ron. Our life together blended 5 children and now we are the blessed grandparents to 5 grandchildren. Being around our family is my happy place. It’s where I recharge and recover. What gives me peace is my relationship with God. Knowing that I don’t have control over everything took a long time for me to understand. Knowing that he is with me through everything, guiding me on this journey helps me know that I am right where I need to be. I love being a caregiving consultant and look forward to helping you on your journey.
"The simple act of caring is heroic." - Edward Albert
