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Sunday Aug 21, 2016
Sunday Aug 21, 2016
Multiple Dove Award winner and Grammy nominee, Gary Chapman, came to the studio with his guitar, his humor, and his heart to share about his journey as a caregiver for his father ...and the music and ministry that came from that experience.
Monday May 30, 2016
Monday May 30, 2016
-Peter Rosenberger: 30-year caregiver, Author, Radio Host, and Wanna-be Stand-up comic!Our life as caregivers can be filled with grim and painful things, and those circumstances can transfer us into grim people. Thirty years as a caregiver has taught me the importance of humor and laughter, and I found it helpful to look for the genuinely funny moments—sometimes in even the direst of circumstances.
While framed and filled with surgeries, pain, disability, and challenges—our life is also filled with laughter and humor. For whatever reason, I seem to look at life through funny shaped lenses, even though I've certainly had my share of tears, heartache, and harsh experiences. All that not withstanding, I still circle back to seeing funny and lighthearted moments. One of those moments occurred for Gracie and me on national television.
With tenacity, tenderness and humor Peter Rosenberger brings hope to those who find themselves in the overwhelming and sometimes lonely role of caregiver.-Amy Grant
Taking a cue from my cracking jokes with Gracie on the set of the TODAY show once, Kathie Lee Gifford quipped with me, "I guess you're not a leg man!"Without a batting an eye, I deadpanned, "Sure I am! She pops those suckers off every night and says, 'Knock yourself out big boy—I'm going to bed!'"Hoda and the production crew exploded in laughter and Kathie Lee looked so funny with her jaw hanging open—and then Gracie and she laughed the hardest.Holding Gracie's hand, she had tears in her eyes as she looked at Gracie, "You married him because he makes you laugh!
I once heard a story about a beloved church leader from a small, rural congregation who passed away following a long illness. As a tribute and gift to the widow, the music minister offered to enlist the choir to sing the man’s favorite song at the funeral. Inquiring from the bereaved woman, the music minister was surprised to hear that the dearly departed’ s favorite song was “Jingle Bells.”Double-checking with her, she emphatically stated that his favorite song was indeed “Jingle Bells” and expressed great gratitude that the choir offered to sing her deceased husband’s much-loved song at the service.So the music minister assembled the choir, and, with sales skills rivaling the best salesman on the planet, convinced the church choir to perform “Jingle Bells” at the funeral, which took place in June.After the eulogy, the choir stood up and belted out, “Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh . . .”As the assembled crowd looked on with puzzlement, while dressed in summer attire, the embarrassed, but committed, choir sat down feeling as if they did the best they could for the grieving widow.At the graveside, the music minister passed by the man’s wife, took her hand, and once again gave his sincere condolences. Tearfully thanking him for the music, she quizzically looked at the music minister and remarked, “I loved all the hymns and songs, but why did you all sing ‘Jingle Bells’?Wide-eyed, the music minister replied, “You stated it was his favorite song!”With a sad, but sweet, grin she put her hand to her mouth and laughed. “Ohhhh, I am so sorry. I meant, ‘Golden Bells’!”Sometimes humor meets tragedy in strange places. We caregivers see enough tragedy, but can we see the humor?It’s there—our challenge is to expect and enjoy it.
The person who can bring the spirit of laughter into a room is indeed blessed.-Bennett Cerf
Monday May 16, 2016
Monday May 16, 2016
We cover all kinds of things in this show.
- A caller from Arkansas LOVES our sponsor, AGING IN PLACE TRANSITION SERVICES.
- YOU MIGHT BE A CAREGIVER IF ...
- GUN SAFETY
- Caller from St. Petersburg, FL
Monday Jan 18, 2016
Monday Jan 18, 2016
One of our long-time sponsors, Sara Beth Warne of Aging in Place Transition Services stopped by the studio and shared tips for caregivers when loved ones want to stay in their own home.
Sunday Jan 10, 2016
Sunday Jan 10, 2016
Jay Wasack (I call him Inspector Gadget) dropped by the studio today to share some tech help for caregivers. Listen to this clip about a new product to help with organizing medications!
Sunday Dec 20, 2015
Sunday Dec 20, 2015
AARP released a new study of caregivers in Tennessee. Joining the show recently was AARP's director for the state of Tennessee, Rebecca Kelly.
Standing With Hope's Prosthetic Limb Outreach
Annette
Last week we received this picture of Annette (12 months old) walking on her new prosthetic limb. Joseph Thompson made this for her using supplies and materials that Standing With Hope provides. Annette developed an infection in her leg, but due to a strike by physicians in her area in Ghana, she was untreated and the infection spread to the point where her limb had to be amputated. We can't change what happened to Annette, but we can help what happens next. She will need a new limb every six months or so for some time. You can help Annette and so many more by sponsoring a leg through Standing With Hope's prosthetic limb outreach.
Monday Nov 16, 2015
Monday Nov 16, 2015
Introducing a seldom discussed topic:
