Caregivers Corner

Caregiving in the Now

Caregiving in the Now

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...

Embracing Caregiving as a Calling

Embracing Caregiving as a Calling

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...

The Ministry of Caregiving

The Ministry of Caregiving

by Evangelist Amy Neal Caregiving is indeed a form of ministry that often gets overlooked. The audience is not a typical church congregation commonly associated with the ministry. We are ministering to our parents, loved ones, doctors, nurses, health aides, and others...

In God’s Perfect Timing

In God’s Perfect Timing

by Rev. Dr. Lorri E. Baldwin As caregivers, we often find ourselves in life-altering situations that we feel are out of our control. But what my journey in caring for my parents has taught me is that everything happens in God’s perfect timing.  God, your God,...

Advocating for Your Loved Ones

Advocating for Your Loved Ones

By Claudette Roper What is true advocacy as a caregiver? I spent nearly my whole life navigating the complex and emotional undertaking of a caregiver.  Although advocacy can present itself in many ways, one thing I have learned is that advocacy is built on...

Finding Gratitude in Caregiving

Finding Gratitude in Caregiving

Memento Mori: Memento Vivere; "Remember, you must die, so remember to live.” by Ms. Connie Lindsey My husband John proposed in the lobby of the hospital one week before his autologous stem cell transplant, which was scheduled for Valentine’s Day that year.  This...

The Need for Caregiver Support Groups

The Need for Caregiver Support Groups

By Pastor Jeanette Jordan Seek Help! I am so thankful for the opportunity to share my journey as a Caregiver with those reading this blog.  I am my husband’s keeper!  Robert A. Jordan, M.D., a prominent Chicago Pediatrician, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, a...

The Power of Forgiveness in Caregiving

The Power of Forgiveness in Caregiving

By Dr. Yolanda Peppers Good Day Fellow Caregivers, I want to speak about what isn’t spoken about very often; something that is quite painful, yet forgivable, and that is dealing with feelings of animosity. We oftentimes hear caregiving stories that involve loving...

Embracing a Heart for Caregiving

Embracing a Heart for Caregiving

By Denise Evans Some may call it crazy, but I call it God leading the way. My journey to embracing a heart for caregiving started when my dad called and expressed that he needed assistance. I was living in Oklahoma at the time and within a week, gave up my job, my...

Caregiving Resources and Support

Caregiving Resources and Support

By Valerie R. Canino I'm excited to share my caregiving journey with you all! Being an only child presents a unique set of circumstances as a caregiver.  God put it on my heart to be transparent and share from the perspective of caregiving resources for those who...

Honor Thy Father

Honor Thy Father

By Dr. Pamela Dykes Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may have a long life on the earth.” (Ephesians 6:1-3, Berean...