I have been online for 2 days with an incredible army of volunteers with the Alzheimer’s association. We are having discussions about how to partner with families dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. Most everyone has been a caregiver at some point. If you could hear people from all across the country share about the importance of offering education, support groups and funding research you would be shedding a few tears with me. They get it. Their heart carries a burden because many have walked the path you are now walking.
You are not alone in this battle. Please take a few minutes today and visit alz.org
You will find education opportunities and support. As you learn more, you can navigate life as a caregiver with more confidence. Every caregiver has their own unique personality, gifts and skills. You use this to be the best caregiver possible. Never compare yourself to other caregivers.
Last night I read something that I feel lead to share. Imagine all of your skills, talents, strengths and character are in a measuring cup. Each of the caregivers around you have their measuring cups lined up on the counter. The enemy of your soul would like to tempt you to compare the fullness of your cup to theirs. If you do look and compare, you may end up feeling like an inadequate failure. That is exactly when you end up living in discouragement and fear.
If your focus is on just your cup then God can begin to pour all of those wonderful ingredients He has placed in your life into the life of someone who needs you. They love every smidgen of love that flows from that cup.
You are strong. You are beautiful. You are on the front lines of a huge battle. You are surrounded by an army of fellow caregivers. God is in your midst. If God aided David in his battle against Goliath, He will be there with you. It may take a while, but keep holding on to your faith!
World for Today
Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days.
Prayer for Today
Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for being my strength. Thank you for equipping me for the task of caregiving. Help me to trust in what you have placed inside of me when I feel frightened and unprepared. Step by step I will rely on you to be with me.
Amen
Song for Today
Walking Them Home 