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Giving Your Best Response in The Days Ahead

Giving Your Best Response in The Days Ahead

by myconcretedove | Nov 6, 2020 | Blog, Christian, Five Minute Fridays

Well, we woke up this morning, and nothing has changed. Not yet, anyway. In the days ahead, we may see the change some of us are longing for, but one dreaded by others. Is that the critical focus of your day? I wonder if there isn’t something more important. Look,...
What Do You Mean No Halloween This Year!

What Do You Mean No Halloween This Year!

by myconcretedove | Oct 23, 2020 | Blog, Christian, Five Minute Fridays

Is this you? Or maybe it’s your children or grandchildren? Some are disappointed that Halloween is canceled this year in many cities. While it may disappoint our little ones to miss the fun of putting on costumes and begging for tasty treats, taking away this...
Holding Fast to God’s Unfailing Love and Mercy

Holding Fast to God’s Unfailing Love and Mercy

by myconcretedove | Oct 16, 2020 | Christian, Five Minute Fridays

We have no choice but to hold fast to God’s unfailing love this week. Wait a minute; this week? We must hold fast every week, day, hour, and minute. And do we ever have a choice? No, for the believer, there is only one answer;  Jesus. For the unbeliever, the...
Breathe a Sigh of Relief and Get to Work

Breathe a Sigh of Relief and Get to Work

by myconcretedove | Oct 2, 2020 | Christian, Five Minute Fridays

Figure out what it is you want to accomplish with your writing and then do something about it. Breathe a sigh of relief and take a step forward in faith. A slow start In 2017 I went to the Breathe Christian Writers Conference. Finally! I committed to pursuing writing,...
Making Progress in the Writing Journey

Making Progress in the Writing Journey

by myconcretedove | Aug 7, 2020 | Christian, Five Minute Fridays, Writing

This week on the Five Minute Friday Link-up we are focused on PROGRESS in the writing journey. Rarely do I stay within the five-minute timeframe for this one, but I’ll try today. Go – Writing daily toward a goal, like a word count or time, is challenging....
Confessions of a Caregiver Episode 8 – Fighting for Your Smile with a Fresh Perspective

Confessions of a Caregiver Episode 8 – Fighting for Your Smile with a Fresh Perspective

by myconcretedove | Jul 17, 2020 | Blog, Christian, Confessions of a Caregiver, Faith on Fire, Five Minute Fridays, Grace and Truth

Are you willing to fight for your smile? In Confessions of a Caregiver Episode 7, I offered four tips to help caregivers through the tough days. One of those tips is to smile until the rest of you catches up with your face. Sometimes that’s hard, but I found that the...
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🍳Breakfast with Mom. She still fiesty at 96 years 🍳Breakfast with Mom. She still fiesty at 96 years old. 😤😡Caring for a nonagenarian can be quite a challenge. Sometimes it's hard to compartmentalized your emotions while providing the practical needs for your care recipient. But we can't pack away love. 💜Love is one emotion we need keep out in front every day of our caregiving journey. Love leads to joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Gal. 5:22-23). All the things the family caregiver needs. What's your biggest caregiving struggle? Thanks for reading. . . #familycaregivers #familycaregiver #caregiverstrong #caringformom #caregiverjourney #caringforparents #caregivinglife
🐝Even on hard days, take a little time to smile. I 🐝Even on hard days, take a little time to smile. It might just change your outlook for the rest of the day. 💙I'm talking to you, family caregiver. #caregiverselfcare #iamacaregiver #caringforparents #caregiverjourney #smilingiscontagious #selfcareis #smilingisgoodforthesoul
Do you know what kind of bird this is? Do you fin Do you know what kind of bird this is? Do you find them in your backyard, too? #backyardbirding #backyardbirder
Get your walk in 😎Chase the shade and run through Get your walk in 😎Chase the shade and run through all the sprinklers you can find i'm neighborhood. #caregiverselfcare #walkingisselfcare
👩‍🌾 Family Caregivers, have you planted a garden 👩‍🌾 Family Caregivers, have you planted a garden this year? I know what you're thinking. That takes time and extra work! 🥬🍅But look at the payoff! I wasn't going to plant a garden this year, either. But then, I picked up a couple of tomato plants. Then, the cucumber plants were on sale for $1.00. I already had a one-pot lettuce garden going, so I jumped in with both feet. 🥗 Now I have a salad garden. Many summers ago, I planted much bigger gardens, and I always enjoyed caring for them. But the years caring from my sister became quite full and heavy, so I gave up my annual garden. 🚫 At the time, we weren't talking so much about self-care, and I didn't truly appreciate the selfcare aspect of gardening. But since then I’ve learned that taking care of a garden can take your mind off other things that might be more stressful. For me, it's caring for Mom. What is it for you? Growing a garden gives us something to look forward to... The next leaf The next flower The next tomato! And then... Fried tomatoes A crisp sandwich Pickles SALAD! Possibilities for selfcare are endless. So, if gardening isn’t your thing... Stretch Walk Run Cook (personally, I like to chop a lot of things for a big pot of something on Sundays) Knit Write (even a quick morning journal routine and be helpful) Paint (watercolor is my favorite) Try growing a garden (a little patch of flowers counts) Selfcare can take you to another place, a healthy place, a place just for you. What's your favorite way to care for yourself? If you can't think of one, then it's time to start. 💐 . . #caregiverselfcare #selfcareis #gardeningisselfcare #caregiverstrong #caregivingjourney #caregivinglife #gardeningisfun
Family caregivers tip-Selfcare is important! Family caregivers tip-Selfcare is important!
Out for a drive with mom. We stopped at Eddie's dr Out for a drive with mom. We stopped at Eddie's drive-in restaurant, where the waitress brings your food on a tray while wearing roller skates. Caregiving can be tough. Finding ways to have fun is worth the effort. Summertime vibes.🛼🛼 . . # summertimevibes #caregivinglife # driveins #caregiverstrong
🥬My little patch of self-care. A little self-care 🥬My little patch of self-care. A little self-care can make it easier for you to be a caregiver to your aging parent. 👩‍🌾I planted a lettuce garden earlier this summer and found that nurturing it nurtures me. 😯Self-care comes in many forms, some of which can surprise you, like this little garden has me. Self-care is important, so please incorporate it into your caregiving life. . . #selfcareforcaregivers #selfcareisimportant #selfcareideas #selfcarei #selfcare101 #selfcarehelp #caregivinglife #caregiverstrong #enjoyyourday❤️ #takecareofyourselffirst #takecareofyourself❤️ #familycaregiver #gardenforyoyrself
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Family caregivers, take five minutes today to find Family caregivers, take five minutes today to find a little gift that makes you smile. It might just be in your own backyard. . . #caregiverburnout #caregiving #familycaregivers
A 20 minute walk can be beneficial for your health A 20 minute walk can be beneficial for your health. . . #keepwalking #mindfulwalking #walkingforhealth #walkingismytherapy
🌳Today, it was an Awe Walk. I walk in this park a 🌳Today, it was an Awe Walk. I walk in this park almost every Monday, with a friend, before going to Mom's. My brother and I alternate days visiting and making her a meal. I've never noticed these two trees intertwined, creating a beautiful sculpture, like a gift tucked away in the corner of the park.🎁 God reveals something new to us every day, so pay attention, family caregiver. It could be the highlight of your day, and you won't want to miss it. . . . #familycaregivers #caringformom #takingcareofmom #keepwalking #payingattention #walkingforhealth #awewalk #mindfulwalking
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