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Rescued from feelings of Rejection and Fear for Good

Rescued from feelings of Rejection and Fear for Good

by myconcretedove | Sep 10, 2021 | Blog, Christian, Joyful Living, Prayer, Serve

Are you ready for rescue from those same old feelings of rejection or fear? Even after desperately seeking and finding healing (you thought) on your own, do you find yourself back in that familiar prison paralyzed by the what if’s? Yeah, me too sometimes. On the...
How My Son’s Simple Act of Love Reminded Me of God’s Great Love

How My Son’s Simple Act of Love Reminded Me of God’s Great Love

by myconcretedove | Aug 6, 2021 | Blog, Christian, Family, Five Minute Fridays, Joyful Living, Prayer, Reach

Let’s take a look at how a walk in the park with my son reminded me of God’s great love. After each paragraph, I’ve added short bible verses to call attention to how His word provides comfort in so many life situations. Here we go. A few weeks ago,...
Starting the Day with Jesus and Tai Chi Changes Everything

Starting the Day with Jesus and Tai Chi Changes Everything

by myconcretedove | May 7, 2021 | Blog, Christian, Joyful Living, Prayer, Teach

I’m enjoying Tai Chi. It’s something I started doing after my last panic attack. Whew, that was a big one, and I’m glad it happened. You see, that panic attack made me realize that it’s ok to accept life is hard sometimes, and we don’t have to pretend that...
Learning to Savor and Save Special Moments as God’s Gifts

Learning to Savor and Save Special Moments as God’s Gifts

by myconcretedove | Apr 30, 2021 | Christian, Family, Joyful Living

 Are you smiling yet? Just looking at this picture makes me smile. ⁠ My son and I are trying out different walking paths in nearby parks. It turns out there are several nature walks near me. ⁠⁠These walking paths are paved but in the woods. We’ve seen many...
Living with Panic Attacks and Taking Steps Toward Healthy Recovery

Living with Panic Attacks and Taking Steps Toward Healthy Recovery

by myconcretedove | Apr 9, 2021 | Blog, Christian, Confessions of a Caregiver, Joyful Living, Prayer

Are you living with panic attacks? Just the name makes me want to run away and hide. The last one I had was bad enough for my husband to call the paramedics. I had one 11 years ago (at work of all places) that put me in the hospital for two days. I thought I was...
How to Keep Your Creative Life Moving Forward Despite Your Fears

How to Keep Your Creative Life Moving Forward Despite Your Fears

by myconcretedove | Mar 12, 2021 | Christian, Joyful Living, Prayer, Writing

After spending the last month writing daily while participating in a writing challenge, I took a week off to rest my brain. Well, that was last week, but this week my keyboard was still collecting dust. Could it be that the law of motion applies to our brains,...
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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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