The journey begins -- Don Holeman: the importance of exercise -- The case for solidarity -- Helen Sandstrom: overcoming worry and depression -- Taking control of stress -- Bea Fyock: respite breaks-nature as a healing force -- Fighting self-pity -- Lisa Lieverman: caring for the caregivers -- Of moles, dead ends, and other creative adventures -- Marie Goodwin: dealing with guilt-"to everything there is a reason ..." -- Playing away cares -- Sylvia Wilson: the importance of humor.