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Reaching the Right Finish Line

Reaching the Right Finish Line

by myconcretedove | Jul 10, 2020 | Christian, Devotional, Five Minute Fridays

Today I’m posting on Five Minute Fridays writing prompt link-up. One-word prompt, five minutes of writing. The prompt this week is ENDURE. Life can be hard sometimes. Everyone’s trail is different and relative. For me, it might be caregiving challenges....
It’s Beautiful When The Lord Has Better Plans

It’s Beautiful When The Lord Has Better Plans

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

I participate in a writing link-up most weeks. If you subscribe to this blog, you already know that. When I thought about the writing prompt for this week, nothing bubbled up. The word People is the one-word prompt meant to get me thinking and writing. I came up...
Getting Unstuck in the Why and Not Worrying about the How

Getting Unstuck in the Why and Not Worrying about the How

by myconcretedove | Jun 12, 2020 | Blog, Christian, Five Minute Fridays

How should I share God’s Word? That is a question I struggled with for many months. During that time, I just stopped altogether. Yup, I did. Ephesians 4:11-12  And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for...
Should I Stay or Should I Go – Both

Should I Stay or Should I Go – Both

by myconcretedove | Jun 5, 2020 | Blog, Christian, Devotional, Five Minute Fridays

You can find me on the Five Minute Friday writing prompt link-up, hosted by Kate Motaung. FMF is a community of writers with wonderful words to share. We write for just five minutes (fair warning, that’s a struggle for me) and post in the link-up. The writing...
A Story About a Story – Starting a New Chapter

A Story About a Story – Starting a New Chapter

by myconcretedove | May 29, 2020 | Christian, Five Minute Fridays

This week was weird and wonderful. I worked all week on the longest post I’ve ever done. The story is about recovering from rejection and insecurity caused by a lack of trust in God, and the power in a rhema to help you overcome it victoriously (1John 5:4). You can...
Stepping Forward into Your True Identity in Christ

Stepping Forward into Your True Identity in Christ

by myconcretedove | May 22, 2020 | Christian, Devotional, Five Minute Fridays

I’m posting on the Five Minute Friday Link-up today. Kate Motaung hosts the link-up. Kate provided a one-word writing prompt, and we free-write for five minutes flat. The writing prompt for today is FORWARD. Setting a timer now… 1 John 5:3-5  3 In fact, this is love...
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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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