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Category Archives: Devotional
Hope For the Caregiver
I’ve read this verse countless times, but I never once thought about it the way I am today: “Be strong and courageous, do not be discouraged, for the LORD will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 I do … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Illness, Practical Life, Trust
Tagged Alzheimer's, caregiving, end of life, hospice, Joshua 1:9
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When Life Gets Crazy
My mother, a typical Southern-belle, has decided she’s not ready to die right now after all (her words). We have stepped up our care for both my parents however. Especially Papa who seems to be failing very fast. We were … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Illness, Practical Life, Trust
Tagged Alzheimer's, elder care, family support, hematoma, hospice, wheel chairs
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…and then some.
Last week I posted about seeking abundant grace, knowing He would bring it. That very day, I let my daily care-helper off for a trip. No worries, some family is coming. That night, my mom (79) fell backwards in the bathroom, on … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Illness, Practical Life, Trust
Tagged dementia, DNR, hospice, hospital, hydrocephalus, Subdural Hematoma
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Dry
I came to God so dry today. It’s been a tough weekend. I have felt stretched thin and ready to cry often. I pushed through, kept on trying and finally made it to Sunday night collapsing in bed. “And God … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Illness, Practical Life
Tagged 2 Corinthians 9:8, God's Word, grace, prayer, quiet time, spiritually dry
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The possibilities of growing old… part 2
Life has become very fragile. My dad does not speak much anymore. He is restless and agitated. They both sleep a lot during the day. In the evenings he has “sun-downing”- common to Alzheimer’s. He must be watched constantly!!! My mother … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Illness, Practical Life
Tagged Alzheimer's, dementia, fragile, hospice, sun-downing, vocation
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The possibilities of growing old…
I used to think 50 was really old. Now the closer I get to it the younger it seems 🙂 I also used to think I’d know everything I needed to know by mid-life. I felt sure I’d have more strengths … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Illness, Practical Life
Tagged age, being useful, called by God, chosen, gifted, growing older, prepared
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When the going gets tough… and stays tough.
This is not the first storm our family has weathered. We’ve toughed it out through some doozies, but this newest venture is really hard. Maybe it’s the constant-ness of it or the fact that they’re my parents. It could be … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Illness, Practical Life
Tagged elderly care, storms, stress, tough times, training
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Focusing My Mind
I run a big household and some days I am overwhelmingly distracted. There’s a cacophony of noise in my head, and the kids were beginning to think I’m a chronic daydreamer. They tell me, “You’re not listening, Mom.” They’re right, but I … Continue reading
Posted in Devotional, Practical Life, Trust
Tagged busy mind, elder care, family, God's sovereignty, Matthew 6:34, mom's, Psalm 32:8, schedules
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Knitting Love
My son told his story again. This time to a group of mothers. I found myself feeling heavy with guilt, “Where was I? – Why didn’t I see what was going on?” Every time he speaks I hear something new. … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Devotional
Tagged bad decisions, God's faithfulness, grace, looms, love
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