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Beyonce Wins Caregiver Hero Award for Sharing Her Spotlight
Mercer Island, WA
Friday, September 18, 2009
Caregivers step out of the metaphorical spotlight so their loved ones' wants and needs can take center stage. This is no metaphor for Beyonce. Her gracious act of literally sharing her spotlight with Taylor Swift is recognized with the Caregiver Club Hero Award.
For those of you caregivers who are so busy you didn't get any contact with the outside world this week, here's the story. Taylor Swift was on the stage accepting an MTV Video Music Award when her speech was interrupted by Kanye West—who voiced his opinion that the award should have gone to Beyonce.
Later in the show, Beyonce went to the stage to accept her own award for Video of the Year. The 28-year-old said, "Thank you. I remember being 17 years old, up for my first MTV Award with Destiny's Child and it was one of the most exciting moments in my life. So I'd like Taylor to come out and have her moment." Beyonce and Taylor shared several warm embraces.
In the following days, the news was filled with Kanye and Taylor. Kanye offered Taylor an apology, which Taylor accepted. As with so many acts of caregiving, Beyonce's role in this drama didn't make it to most conversations about the episode.
Beyonce's generosity did not go unnoticed in caregiving circles. She offers a shining example about what caregivers know to be true: when caregivers step out of the limelight, they can shine even more brightly.
Would you like to recognize an act of caregiver heroism? Nominate someone for a Caregiver Club Hero Award! The Caregiver Club www.thecaregiverclub.com is an online community of people who want to respond to loved ones effectively, manage stress, minimize guilt and avoid burnout. Founder Dr. Vicki Rackner-- a former surgeon, speaker and author of Caregiving without Regrets-- can be reached at 425 451-3777
For those of you caregivers who are so busy you didn't get any contact with the outside world this week, here's the story. Taylor Swift was on the stage accepting an MTV Video Music Award when her speech was interrupted by Kanye West—who voiced his opinion that the award should have gone to Beyonce.
Later in the show, Beyonce went to the stage to accept her own award for Video of the Year. The 28-year-old said, "Thank you. I remember being 17 years old, up for my first MTV Award with Destiny's Child and it was one of the most exciting moments in my life. So I'd like Taylor to come out and have her moment." Beyonce and Taylor shared several warm embraces.
In the following days, the news was filled with Kanye and Taylor. Kanye offered Taylor an apology, which Taylor accepted. As with so many acts of caregiving, Beyonce's role in this drama didn't make it to most conversations about the episode.
Beyonce's generosity did not go unnoticed in caregiving circles. She offers a shining example about what caregivers know to be true: when caregivers step out of the limelight, they can shine even more brightly.
Would you like to recognize an act of caregiver heroism? Nominate someone for a Caregiver Club Hero Award! The Caregiver Club www.thecaregiverclub.com is an online community of people who want to respond to loved ones effectively, manage stress, minimize guilt and avoid burnout. Founder Dr. Vicki Rackner-- a former surgeon, speaker and author of Caregiving without Regrets-- can be reached at 425 451-3777
Vicki Rackner MD FACS
Mercer Island, WA
425-451-3777
