Caregivers Corner

By Kim D. Tucker-Billingslea God always prepares you for what is to come. On Mother's Day 2003, a friend conveyed a message from God that my future Mother's Days would be different. I didn’t know what that meant at the time, but now I know that this was God preparing...

By Pastor Jeanette B. Jordan I am so thankful for the opportunity to come back and share updates on my journey as a caregiver for my husband, Dr. Robert Jordan, as we navigated his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. You can find more about my story here in a previous blog on the...

Welcome back! I am excited to share some fresh insights for our quarterly caregiving blog. This quarter, I will discuss caregiving in the context of a shared journey and partnership. The dynamics of caregiving as a partnership are complex and have shown that...

By Dr. Jeanne Porter King We are at the two-year mark of Caregivers Corner, and I am beyond grateful. This blog started as a response to a calling from God that I could not deny. And now, it has become a safe space for people to learn from one another and share their...

By Valerie Stoudemire The Diagnosis  In 2008, our family started observing signs that things weren’t quite right with my mom. Our little ‘Bugsy,’ whom we affectionately always refer to her as because of her petite stature, was becoming different from the person we’ve...

By Sabrinia Allen I took care of my mother for nearly twenty years. And even with the frustrations, I am grateful to have had the opportunity. This is the space where God truly moved, and little did I know I would be challenged in ways I never expected. Out of all the...

By Sanreka Watley Caregiving has been a central part of my life for the past  25 years. I am a medical strategist, advocate for healthcare and literacy, children’s author, and care coordinator.  My caregiving journey is untraditional as I do not care for...

By Dr. Julie Welborn Self-care has increased in popularity, and for good reason, but we oftentimes forget that spiritual care is just as critical to maintaining as a caregiver. In addition to serving in Retreat ministry, I am also caring for my 91-year-old mother whom...

By Bob McGee Praise the Lord and hello to all of the readers of the Caregivers Corner. Thanks be to God that my wife Therese and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary in June. She is an amazing wonderful anointed woman of God. As we celebrate this milestone...

By Antonio Monteiro Caretaking for my mom was one of the most unique, emotional, and rewarding experiences of my life. I am privileged to share my caregiving experience as a son to a mother in hopes that other men doing the same can be encouraged by my story. ...

By Karen Johnson This past Mother’s Day has been significant for me, as I cherished my time with my mother. As a new mom and daughter to aging parents, I am at a crucial transitional point in my caregiving journey. While I am blessed to still have two living parents...

By Carla Chavis You do not always know your purpose or calling in this world at first. It is often a journey of ups and downs, trial and error, and even some mistakes. But when you realize your purpose, your path becomes clearer with every step. I am happy to share...