November 25

I am thankful for the privilege of serving family caregivers. Not everyone understands what it is like to be responsible for another person through countless doctor’s appointments, turning their home into a small hospital, and committing themselves to round-the-clock care. I have been there, but I didn’t always know what I was supposed to with that information.

God had made it clear to me several years ago that I needed to use my life experience for the benefit of others. At first, and far too soon after the loss of our daughter, I jumped into a local group supporting CHD families like ours. It took awhile to realize that I was trying to fill the void I suddenly had in my life—not much healing went on and I burned out quickly. Then, I considered going back to school. This world can use good nurses, but that wasn’t really me either. It was important that I do what God told me to do. The only problem was that I really wasn’t sure how to do that.

After I allowed God to heal me and after I was obedient about some things I had been putting off, it finally became clear. Those other things that I had tried to do were good work, just not for me. This website is my ministry. My job is to lift you all up in prayer and encourage you to not only stay in the Word during your caregiving but grow deeper in faith while giving amazing care!

It brings me great joy to write about the things I experienced. Some of the details sting since I wish I had done things differently, but all of those details can be used by God for your benefit. May everything I am doing be for God’s glory alone. Thank you for letting me join you on your journey.

Prayer for today:

Heavenly Father, I praise your ability to use the good and painful things in our lives for good. Help me to use my experiences to help someone else today and encourage them to grow ever closer to you. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.