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We Are Never Alone on Our Journeys

May 2, 2016 by Mike George 4 Comments

We sifted through the pile of resumes looking for something to jump out and tell us who would be the perfect fit to become Ben’s primary caregiver. Oh, if only it were that easy. However, there were a few who had a decent amount of experience and whose skillset seemed a good match. There were even a few who had crafted an eye-catching cover letter that warranted a second look. With each of these … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Living Life Daily, Mike George, Patience, Peace Tagged With: alone, Caregiver, check, guidance, support, weary

The Cares of a Caregiver

February 17, 2015 by Barbara Dittrich Leave a Comment

Raising a child with a chronic illness or special need, it's easy to keep our nose so to the grindstone that we don't notice what is going on around us.  That became painfully apparent to me recently when I was speaking with someone about the stress they face with an elderly parent. "Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Barbara Dittrich, Living Life Daily Tagged With: Caregiver

Organized Caregiving: Oxymoron or Goal for a New Year?

December 17, 2014 by Jolene Philo 2 Comments

Organized caregiving. An oxymoron if ever there was one, right? And certainly not the stuff from which to craft a doable New Year's resolution, right? Well, yes. And no. Organized caregiving may seem like an oxymoron when life is a whirlwind of doctor's appointments, melt downs, therapies, IEP meetings, diet restrictions, and day-to-day demands of caring for a loved one of any age. But being … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Book Reviews, Jolene Philo Tagged With: book give away, Caregiver, organization, The Caregiver's Notebook

What Should I Say To Hurting People?

September 27, 2013 by michael 2 Comments

Ever wish you could reach out to a friend in crisis, but you’re just not sure what to say? Most of us tend either to avoid the person or situation altogether or to rush in and say too much. The list below demonstrates some ways you can effectively support people in need. Notice how these responses acknowledge and reflect the person’s feelings without judging him or her or offering unwelcome … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Colleen Swindoll-Thompson, Grief, Love, Posts By Writers Tagged With: Caregiver, Colleen Swindoll-Thompson, Insight For Living, special needs, special needs parenting

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