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Have you ever been in a season of waiting? I’ve been there recently, and I have to admit that I’m not as patient as I’d like to be. But in the midst of the questioning and yearning to take matters into my own hands, God has reminded me over and over that He is faithful. […]

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A new year has arrived. How do those words make you feel? If you’re like me, you’re intimidated by the thought of figuring out your goals. Or maybe instead of feeling paralyzed, you’re energized at the prospect of what’s in store. You’ve put pen to paper and laid out a roadmap of what you’d like […]

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This is the season when many of us rush around before we slow down. We scurry about buying gifts and attending holiday events. When Christmas Day arrives, the bustle has usually calmed and we sit and enjoy quiet moments around the tree. That may represent your reality this year. But what if I told you […]

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This week marks the official start of the holiday season. As we prepare for Thanksgiving, the caregivers among us may be extra burdened as they juggle a doubled to-do list and mourn the loss of traditions they might miss while providing care. As we close out National Family Caregivers Month, I wanted to finish my […]

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It’s National Family Caregivers Month, and I’m so excited to continue my blog series with a person who is extra special to me – my friend and literary agent, Cynthia Ruchti. Not only has Cynthia walked the road of caregiving, but today she beautifully puts into words an aspect of caregiving that is felt but […]

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When you hear the word rest, what comes to mind? I usually think of sleep or sitting in front of the TV and vegging out on Hallmark movies. Sadly, in seasons of caring for someone else, those moments are few and far between. But what if we could get the restorative rest we need, even […]

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Can you believe November is here already? It seems like just yesterday I was launching my book, Prayers of Hope for Caregivers, into the world. Now I’m celebrating its 6-month birthday. And it’s the 2-year birthday of Prayers for Hope and Healing. My babies are growing up! Not only is November a birthday month, but […]

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Mothers in Waiting: Healing and Hope for Those with Empty Arms. When I saw this book title, I knew I had to reach out to its author, Crystal Bowman: 1) because healing and hope are threads that weave throughout my own writing, and 2) while I haven’t experienced miscarriage myself, I know many friends who […]

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Every single day, women are masters at pouring out. We raise and nurture our children. We support our husbands. We encourage our friends. And in certain seasons, we’re called to care for family members with medical needs. In my own seasons of pouring out, especially as I cared for my sister after her heart transplant […]

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From motherhood to caregiving and everything in between, we have opportunities to practice patience every day. But oh, how hard it is. When I first developed the outline for my book, Prayers of Hope for Caregivers, I included a devotion for losing patience with God. But as I talked to caregivers time and again, I […]

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