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Caregiver Spotlight – Twila Belk

In celebration of my book, Prayers of Hope for Caregivers, I’m introducing you to real-life caregivers who have served selflessly and faithfully. My prayer is that their stories and tips will encourage you in your own caregiving journey. No matter how hard or lonely the path, remember you’re not alone! Today, meet my friend Twila… […]

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Caregiver Spotlight – Krista Phillips

In celebration of my book, Prayers of Hope for Caregivers, I’m introducing you to real-life caregivers who have served selflessly and faithfully. My prayer is that their stories and tips will encourage you in your own caregiving journey. No matter how hard or lonely the path, remember you’re not alone! Today, I’m so excited to […]

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Caregiver Spotlight – Pam Farrel

In celebration of my book, Prayers of Hope for Caregivers, I’m introducing you to real-life caregivers who have served selflessly and faithfully. My prayer is that their stories and tips will encourage you in your own caregiving journey. No matter how hard or lonely the path, remember you’re not alone!

Today, meet my friend Pam…

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Welcome, Pam! Who are your care recipients?

My husband’s 90-year-old parents

What are their physical challenges?

Dad is frail of body (at 40 he had a stroke that lef...

Caregiver Spotlight – Janell Rardon

In celebration of my book, Prayers of Hope for Caregivers, I’m introducing you to real-life caregivers who have served selflessly and faithfully. My prayer is that their stories and tips will encourage you in your own caregiving journey. No matter how hard or lonely the path, remember you’re not alone!

Today, meet my friend Janell…

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Welcome, Janell! Who is your care recipient?

My almost-91-year-old mother

What are her physical challenges?

Currently, her greatest physical challenge is living w...

Practical Ways to Pray for a Caregiver

I’ll never forget how my sister described the feeling she experienced while she waited for her heart transplant. She had so many prayer warriors lifting her up that she said she “felt surrounded by a bubble of peace and grace.” In the midst of a time when it made no sense to feel calm, the prayers of others kept her grounded.

As we talked about this experience in light of my book, Prayers of Hope for Caregivers, she realized that she felt surrounded and protected by a prayer bubble, but so of...

How to Tackle Your To-Do List in a Stressful Season

I’m a to-do list addict. Anyone else with me? I love to track everything that needs to get done and then check off each item afterward.

I not only love to-do lists; I need them. Without a place to unload my brain, I would fail miserably at nearly everything. Tasks would languish, appointments would be forgotten, and friends would think I’ve lost my mind.

But, as much as I would love to control and manage my life indefinitely, there are seasons when everything gets turned upside down. Caregivi...

Caregiver Spotlight – Edie Melson

In celebration of my upcoming book, Prayers of Hope for Caregivers, I’m introducing you to real-life caregivers who have served selflessly and faithfully. My prayer is that their stories and tips will encourage you in your own caregiving journey. No matter how hard or lonely the path, remember you’re not alone!

Today, meet my friend Edie…

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Welcome, Edie! Who was your care recipient?

I provided respite care to help my mother as she cared for my father in his battle with vascular dementia and A...

“Share the Hope” Giveaway

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Only three more weeks until Prayers of Hope for Caregivers is on the store shelves!

This book was a true labor of love for me because caregivers are everywhere we turn. They carry immense burdens and stress, but they’re often forgotten in the shadow of the sick.

To celebrate this life-giving book, I’m offering a month-long giveaway. The winner will receive a gift for the person in the hospital bed + a gift for the person beside them:

An autographed copy of my first release, Prayers for Hope...

Caregiver Spotlight – Janet McHenry

Prayers of Hope for Caregivers releases soon, and in the midst of my preparation, I’ve been thinking… Caregivers share a similar burden, but they also face unique challenges along the way. I represent one journey, but there are so many others who have walked this road and have picked up insights and encouragement.

Over the next several weeks, I’m giving you the opportunity to read and learn from a few of my caregiving friends. My prayer is that you’ll gain practical tips, but you’ll also be r...

What to Say When Someone Asks, “How Can I Help?”

When you face hard times, the question is inevitable. Friends and family want to do whatever they can to help you through.

But sometimes when you’re in the midst of surviving, the question, “How can I help?” creates more anxiety. The person asking has good intentions, but you may be too overwhelmed to formulate a response.

Having been through medical and caregiving struggles firsthand, I’ve been asked this question dozens of times.

While I haven’t always come up with a brilliant response in t...