by myconcretedove | Mar 31, 2023 | Blog
Here’s a little Friday inspiration for past, present, and future family caregivers. Rejoice in hope; be patient in affliction; be persistent in prayer. Romans 12:12 CSB This verse can seem impossible for some long-term, full-time caregivers to step into, but...
by myconcretedove | Mar 24, 2023 | Blog
Are you looking forward to spring and the renewed hope it represents? Me, too, but just when you think it’s finally here—ding, ding, ding—you get a notification about a winter storm coming. Spring is unpredictable, and so is caregiving. On any given day, your...
by myconcretedove | Sep 9, 2022 | Blog, Family
I’ve shared that I tend to be a checklist kind of gal. I think that comes from a career auditing quality systems for the automotive industry. We had an overarching standard, or rules, to audit against and a plethora of checklists to help us stay on track. It...
by myconcretedove | Sep 2, 2022 | Blog, Christian, Prayer, Serve, Teach
This is not a post on family caregiving, but I felt someone needed to read this today. So, I updated this post on trusting God. I hope it helps and makes your life just a little bit easier. Trust God and let go of the past. Looking back with disappointment or regret...
by myconcretedove | Jun 3, 2022 | Blog
A few weeks ago, on the way home from my sister’s day program, we stopped by the nature trail to try out the new transport chair. My sister, Michelle, has Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease, and she’s become more and more unsteady on her feet, so...
by myconcretedove | Feb 8, 2022 | Blog, Christian
Ever feel like there’s just not enough time in the day for everything you have to do? Finding renewal through self-care, I’ll bet that usually falls off the to-do list for many family caregivers, and probably parents of littles, too. So, we prioritize and...
