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\u201cThere are only four kinds of people in the world,\u201d former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has said. \u201cThose who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers.\u201d A sobering thought but a reality we\u2019re all likely to confront at some point in our lives. As someone who once cared for a friend with cancer and also briefly needed a caregiver<\/a> myself after an operation, I thought I had a decent handle on the subject.<\/p>\n

Then I became the editor of Strength & Grace<\/a>, <\/em>our bimonthly devotional magazine focused on caregiving, and found I still had a lot to learn. What has struck me the most are all the ways in which our writers illuminate the journey of caregiving<\/a>\u2014the stresses and struggles as well as the opportunities for emotional and spiritual growth. I\u2019d never thought of caregiving quite that way before: an opportunity not only to get to know our loved ones better but also to examine our relationships with God and with ourselves.<\/p>\n

In the past, whenever I\u2019d considered the possibility of one day becoming a caregiver for one or both of my parents, the truth is I started to panic. But after reading and editing our contributors\u2019 devotions, which are equally pragmatic and inspiring, I\u2019ve found my panic immeasurably lessened. Though our caregivers never sugarcoat the multitude of challenges they face, the moments of unsurpassed poignancy, deepening bonds and\u2014 yes\u2014joy help balance the load. Here, three of our writers share their stories and hard-won advice<\/a> with you.<\/p>\n

\"Norm
Norm Stolpe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Norm Stolpe <\/strong>
\nMilwaukee, Wisconsin<\/strong>
\nNorm Stolpe<\/a>\u2019s life was upended when his wife, Candy, was diagnosed with Alzheimer\u2019s disease five years ago, after wandering from their home in the middle of the night. A retired pastor, Norm shifted his calling from caring for congregations to caring for Candy. \u201cWe\u2019re constantly adjusting to the daily changes in our new normal,\u201d Norm says. \u201cClinging to the past is inevitably frustrating.\u201d<\/p>\n

Instead, he makes a point of finding joy in the moment, especially in celebrating Candy\u2019s small victories, such as when she beats him at Scrabble. \u201cJoyous moments are actually holy moments,\u201d Norm says. He keeps a calendar and, in each day\u2019s two-inch box, writes the specific moment of joy that day brought. He calls these his awareness-of-God boxes. \u201cSo much of life is paying attention,\u201d Norm says. \u201cIf you cultivate and expect joy, you\u2019ll see the little things<\/a> you might otherwise take for granted.\u201d<\/p>\n

Such as Candy\u2019s continued contributions in the kitchen. She can\u2019t bake anymore because of the precision required, but she still prepares the couple\u2019s soups and salads. \u201cI\u2019m glad I can still do something around here!\u201d Candy often says with a laugh. She also makes the bed many days, although she now has difficulty with hand-eye coordination. \u201cIf it\u2019s lumpy, I can deal with that,\u201d Norm says. The couple do the dishes together; he washes and she dries and puts away the dishes. Most important, when they pray aloud together, Candy still takes her turn.<\/p>\n

Sometimes Candy voices regret that she can\u2019t do something she used to do. Norm will remind her of all she\u2019s given in their half-century together. \u201cWe all want to feel as if we\u2019re contributing,\u201d Norm says, \u201cso I take great pains to assure Candy of her continued worth\u2014to me, to her family, to God. I\u2019m still awakening to recognizing that this Alzheimer\u2019s journey<\/a> is a reciprocal partnership in which God prospers the work of the hands of both of us.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Edwina
Edwina and Danielle Perkins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Edwina Perkins<\/strong>
\nCary, North Carolina<\/strong>
\nTwo years ago, Edwina Perkins\u2019s 29- year-old daughter, Danielle, was diagnosed with breast cancer<\/a>. Edwina temporarily moved to New York City to take care of her during chemotherapy. A breast cancer survivor herself, Edwina knew firsthand how tough it was going to get for her daughter. What she didn\u2019t anticipate, however, was how tough it was going to be for her. <\/em>Edwina had high expectations for her role as caregiver. \u201cI was going to be Wonder Woman,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Edwina tried to anticipate Danielle\u2019s every want and need, from food cravings to trips to the bathroom. She was soon exhausted\u2014but afraid of letting her daughter down. \u201cInstead of looking at the good I was doing, I was constantly looking at the ways I\u2019d fallen short,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

One afternoon when Danielle asked for another piece of fruit, which would have meant a third trip to the store within a few hours, Edwina had to say no. At first, she felt guilty but then realized she was making a healthy decision for both of them. \u201cI still needed to have certain boundaries so I could take care of myself. If not, I wouldn\u2019t be able to take care of her.\u201d And guess what? Danielle was fine with it.<\/p>\n

Edwina prayed<\/a> for the ability to give herself the same grace she so readily granted to others. \u201cWith God\u2019s help, I gave myself the permission not to be perfect, even as a caregiver.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Pamela
Pamela Haskin (right) and
\n her mother, Lucille<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pamela Haskin<\/strong>
\nSulphur Springs, Texas<\/strong>
\nPamela Haskin\u2019s mother, Lucille, was diagnosed with a form of Parkinson\u2019s disease<\/a> at age 71. Although her mom was a positive person, with a surprisingly good attitude about all she was enduring, she sometimes fell into self-pity as her struggles grew more painful and difficult. \u201cIt\u2019s neither healthy nor helpful to allow her to remain in that state for long,\u201d Lucille\u2019s home health nurse told Pamela.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy main goal became refocusing Mom\u2019s attention when she was feeling down or sorry for herself,\u201d Pamela says. \u201cI brainstormed and prayed for creative ways to encourage her.\u201d When her mother lamented not feeling pretty anymore, Pamela painted her mom\u2019s nails bright red. When Lucille could no longer walk well enough to go on shopping trips, Pamela convinced the manager of her favorite boutique to let her take items out to the car so her mom could \u201cshop\u201d from there.<\/p>\n

When her mom complained of feeling useless, Pamela asked her to think of things she could still do for others. With Pamela\u2019s help, her mom made calls to friends and even sent flowers and cards.<\/p>\n

\u201cI looked for ways to turn every task into an adventure,\u201d Pamela says. \u201cSomething that would distract her from her pain and frustration or, better yet, make her laugh. Mom had always been such an easy laugher, and I felt it was part of my job to bring her back to laughter<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

On days when even the shortest walks were tiring, Pamela would tell her mother to focus on the wall hanging across the living room, emblazoned with the word Jesus<\/em>. \u201c\u2018Walk to Jesus\u2019 became our mantra,\u201d Pamela says. \u201cWhen either of us encountered an obstacle in our lives, we would remind the other to walk to Jesus.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read more: 5 Ways to Succeed as a Caregiver<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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