Hope for the Caregiver

The Gospel in Challenging Times

After a challenging year of the COVID-19, businesses shut down, and civil unrest, we start off 2021 with a political powder keg.  Is it any wonder so many feel discouraged and unsettled? 
Given that, I invited my longtime friend and pastor from Nashville, Jim Bachmann to talk about trusting God in unsettling times. As caregivers, we're no stranger to difficult times, and the lessons we learn in the trenches of caregiving can be helpful in others, as well. 
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Learn more about Pastor Bachmann at www.stephensvalleychurch.com 

 

"Don't Overreach for the New Year"

Sometimes, we set ourselves up for failure by setting lofty, but unattainable goals for ourselves as caregivers. When we ambitiously set goals that may be unrealistic, we can often discourage ourselves when they are unmet. Goals are important, but they need to reflect the reality of our circumstances. Goals are important, but they need to reflect the reality of our circumstances.  John and I discussed this and other items in this episode. We also added some fun things and ended with a bit on Galaxy Quest! 

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Caregivers and The New Year

From Hope for the Caregiver's Weekly Broadcast January 2 2021.

ABOUT PETER

Now in his 35th year as a caregiver, Peter Rosenberger draws upon a lifetime of experience to offer a lifeline to fellow caregivers. www.hopeforthecaregiver,ccom

Caregiving Mom, Rhianna Sanford, shares Inspiring Journey of Trusting God

Using foundational, Biblical truths, Rhianna’s upbeat nature is gracious, refreshing, and generates an empowering excitement to take on any obstacle with supernatural strength and courage. Her journey of being mother to her amazing daughter, Kaiya, with severe special needs, has led her to a tangible knowledge of those Biblical truths. 

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About Peter Rosenberger

Now in his 35th year as a caregiver for his wife, Gracie, through her extreme medical challenges,
Peter Rosenberger draws upon his lifetime of experience to offer a lifeline to fellow caregivers. His  radio program, Hope for the Caregiver, is heard weekly on more than 200 stations.

Caregivers Looking in the Mirror Without Despair

We caregiver often look at the external circumstances and wish them to be better so that we could feel better. But "looking in the mirror" and seeing our own circumstances, heart, behavior, and failings cause us to feel despair. 

Is that the right way to do this? 

John and I discuss how we as caregivers can see ourselves in a way that doesn't cause despair. 

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Do you ever freak out as a caregiver?

If you have any time as a caregiver, you'll understand the question of whether or not you freak out?

• What are we going to do?
• What's going to happen?
• How are we going to ...?

These and more questions flood our minds. We discussed this in this episode from the broadcast. www.hopeforthecaregiver.com/radio 

Woman Shares Her Struggle Caring for Husband's Ex Wife Suffering With Huntington's Disease

Some caregiving scenarios involve complicated relationship dynamics. Such is the case with Terri in Texas who is caring for her husband's ex-wife. 

What would you say to her?

 

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