You don’t expect to meet a Mighty Caregiver while relaxing on a Disney island. But there I was—on Disney Cataway Cay island, sunshine everywhere, crystal-blue water, tucked away in a cabana, thinking the day was unfolding perfectly… until it wasn’t. Something got into my right eye. At first it was just uncomfortable. Then it was irritating. Then it became the kind of discomfort you can’t ignore—especially when you already know you don’t like anything touching your eyes. Anxiety started to creep in. Not panic, but that quiet “this isn’t going to be fun” feeling. That’s when caregiving showed up. Our cabana manager noticed immediately. Not just that I was uncomfortable—but that something wasn’t right. She didn’t rush. She didn’t minimize it. She was attentive, calm, and present. She listened. She reassured me. And she gently guided me to what I needed next: a visit to the island’s medical office. That alone mattered more than she probably realized. At the medical office, I met the doctor on the island. I’ll be honest—I was nervous. Eye stuff is not my thing. I was bracing myself for discomfort, awkwardness, and stress. But the doctor had something you can’t teach in medical school: a calming presence. Her demeanor was steady and kind. She explained everything before doing anything. She didn’t rush. She spoke to me, not at me. And little by little, my shoulders relaxed. My breathing slowed. I trusted her. The debris was washed out of my eye—successfully—and with far less stress than I ever imagined possible. And then it hit me. I had just encountered two Mighty Caregivers in one unexpected place—on a Disney cruise island. The Cabana Manager, caring through attentiveness, anticipation, and calm support. The Doctor caring through skill, reassurance, and compassion. Different roles. Same heart. That’s what Mighty Caregivers look like. They aren’t always labeled as such. They don’t always wear the same uniforms. Sometimes they’re cabana managers. Sometimes they’re doctors. Sometimes they show up when you’re vulnerable, uncomfortable, or just need someone to take you seriously.

Her Flow of Care: Alex’s flow of care centers on restoring energy, rebuilding confidence, and helping exhausted adults put themselves first again. She supports people who spend their lives caring for everyone else — and gently guides them back to caring for their own health without guilt. What I See in Her: I see a steady, empowering coach who understands both the physical and emotional weight of burnout. Alex doesn’t shame people for falling off track — she helps them restart with compassion, structure, and belief in themselves. How She Helps People: As an Exercise Physiologist & Personal Trainer with 13+ years of experience at Freedom 4 Fitness on Skool, Alex helps drained working adults boost energy, regain control of their health, and build routines that actually stick. She supports people who feel exhausted, overwhelmed, and frustrated — those who have tried gyms, diets, and trainers before and felt like they were the problem. Her approach includes: 🤝 2x Weekly Accountability to stay consistent 🎓 Expert feedback from a seasoned Exercise Physiologist ⚡ The 5-Minute Simplifier — quick, doable action steps to unblock progress She helps people start strong and keep going, even when life gets busy. Why This Matters: When people regain their health, energy, and self-trust, their entire life improves — work, family, confidence, and mental well-being. Alex helps people stop feeling selfish for wanting “me time” and start seeing self-care as necessary, not optional. This is what a Mighty Caregiver’s Flow of Care looks like. Freedom4Fitness

I am starting my Journal with this saying as I feel that it sums up the heart of the experience of a carer, a care taker. I thought I had heard from God - I was using my gifts for God - singing and leading praise and worship as directors of a christian church in Sydney alongside my guitarist husband. I had gone to Uni to become a nurse so that I could "go" with my husband on mission trips to help people with medical outreach. I was working at a cardiac unit for children in Sydney. I had 3 children of my own, I had started a not for profit to provide resources for Solomon Islands community (we were living in Sydney Australia) and I had followed my passion for helping others that led me to service in the Parramatta Lions Club in Sydney as a Director and President. then something shook my world pretty much. My own beautiful mum passed quite suddenly with Pancreatic Cancer. Life is precious. A gift that we are given. Was I where I was meant to be and doing what I should be doing. Then our foster daughter came into our lives. We were approached by the foster agency if we would consider taking in a child that was fully dependent for all cares. We were nurses. We kind of had an idea what was involved. If not us? Who? It was a huge ask. I knew that our life would have to change to cater for this little princess' needs. I replied we need to pray about this. I felt that God asked me to "trust him". When you feel that God says "trust me". what do you do? It has been almost 11 years now and our foster daughter will be 15 this year. till next time... Find me on The Creative Hearts Collective at Skool

After 40 years as a nurse, I help people in their golden years create simple income in retirement, so debt and money stress don’t take away from family, caregiving, or legacy. I am now officially retired as of 12/31/25 11:59. This weekend will be the first that I will not be working.

Take a moment and think and thank Mighty Caregivers that are serving thus weekend during the storm.