Hope for the Caregiver

My Hardest Challenge As a Caregiver

On the national broadcast recently, we discussed the hymn, ONLY TRUST HIM ...as it relates to us a caregivers. Unpacking this, I discussed my hardest challenge as a caregiver, and why this song connects to me. 

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We Will Stand 9/11 Twenty Years Later

Whether it's a nation picking up the pieces following the attacks of 9/11 or individuals and families struggling with heartbreaking challenges - It's hard to know what to say when we see sorrow, and tragedy.

After the attacks of 9/11, I struggled  to process the devastation. Sitting at the piano, I wrote this song. Sharing it with Gracie - she lent her powerful voice to this song and it remains deeply meaningful to us twenty years later..

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Respecting the Trauma

Sometimes, we fail to consider the soberness of forgiveness. We may  feel pressure from others to forgive and forget - all too quickly.

Respecting the trauma we endure - and often cause - allows for greater healing in our lives and hopefully in our relationships. Forgiveness is intentional and deserves careful deliberation. 

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A Tree Service and "Something Beautiful"

While in college, I worked for a music star in Nashville who had a long driveway lined with beautiful trees. A tree service was called to trim them, and the results were not what the star expected.

 

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The Caregiver's Prayer

As a caregiver, do you ever struggle with knowing how to pray? Over my 35 years as Gracie's husband and caregiver, I sure have. I wrote this prayer for my book, Hope for the Caregiver, and it seemed to mean a lot to fellow caregivers. You are welcome to visit https://hopeforthecaregiver.com/caregiver-prayer/ and print it and/or share with a fellow caregiver. 

 

I Think It's About Forgiveness

Forgiveness benefits the offended, does not require reconciliation, and can be extended even if unsolicited. Remorseless criminals fill our prisons, yet victims can still forgive. Many care for abusive but impaired loved ones who are incapable of repenting and reconciling. Yet, those caregivers can still forgive.

Resentment gnaws at our souls and, as caregivers, we already bear enough. We can choose instead to walk in forgiveness and lose the grudges—while keeping healthy boundaries.

“…I think it’s about Forgiveness.” – Don Henley

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35 Years

Gracie and I celebrated our 35th anniversary this week. It's been quite a journey!  With apologies to Spotify users (which won't show video) we thought we'd share a portion of our journey set to a song I wrote with a friend. 

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