Can You Learn Lessons While Homebound During Sickness?
Learn lessons? Can you learn lessons while homebound during sickness? Yes. When I stopped my fight against sickness, I learned three lessons. Although I had learned them in the past, a recent illness refreshed my memory. The first lesson you can learn while homebound...
I Hate Being Sick! Don’t You?
I hate being sick! Don’t you? As I look at my calendar, I hate being sick because I see the events I’ll miss. I had looked forward to them. That’s why I scheduled them. If you’re an extrovert, you probably also hate to miss events you’ve looked forward to. If you’re...
When Shame and Guilt Impact Your Life
When shame and guilt impact your life, you probably hurt someone you love. Look at three ways to restore the situation and your well-being.
Spark Old Memories in a Loved One with Dementia
Spark old memories in a loved one with dementia? Yes, you can. Recently, I made an emergency trip to see my dad, who has dementia. I feared he wouldn’t know me or remember anything. Can you identify with that feeling? However, instead of fear, I experienced a week of...
God Will Answer Your Prayers
Confirmation? What can you do when you long for confirmation that God answers prayer? Have you struggled to know what to do? I have more than once.
Power Plans to Make Mother’s Day Easier for You
May these power plans make Mother’s Day easier for you. Countless triggers flash across your eyes or penetrate your ears. Let’s look at the plans to empower you.
When a Parent in Assisted Living Asks, “When Am I Going Home?”
What do you say when a parent in assisted living asks, “When am I going home?” If you’re on the phone, you can hide the expression on your face. You can also wipe the tears without that parent seeing you. Dad’s short-term memory has deteriorated because of dementia....
What Motivates You to Tell God How Things Should Turn Out?
What motivates you to tell God how things should turn out? How often has he asked for your advice? How often did he listen to you? I’ve told God several times over the years how things should turn out. He never asked for my advice. I guess that’s because he’s God, and...
In What Ways Can You Relate Grief to a Pig?
In what ways can you relate grief to a pig? You might relate grief in your home, office building, or at your friends’ home to the unwanted presence of a pig there. Unless a family member or friend is in excruciating pain from an illness like terminal cancer or suffers...
