The Struggles of Caregiving: 28 Days of Prayer
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Caregiving is a demanding task that takes a huge toll on the person providing care—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
Nell Noonan, speaking from her own experience as caregiver for her husband, describes caregiving as a "cataclysmic spiritual experience." She says it's critical for caregivers to practice self-care so they can cope with their situation.
Paying attention to one's spiritual health is especially important.
The 28 Days format (4 weeks of brief daily readings that include scripture and prayer) provides an accessible way for caregivers, typically stressed and pressed for time, to devote a few minutes to their spiritual health.
Noonan's honesty and faith are hallmarks of her writing. Speaking from her own experience and the experiences of others, she does not avoid difficult situations and the feelings that accompany them.
Noonan witnesses to the strength she finds as she continually turns to God, even in her darkest moments.
Caregivers will appreciate these devotions that are both forthright and uplifting. This book makes a thoughtful gift for any caregiver or for staff members of a facility for older adults.
Nell E. Noonan
Nell Noonan served in church educational ministry for over 30 years and also worked in public, school, and university libraries. She holds master's degrees in religious education and library science, as well as a D.Min. in biblical studies. She and her husband, Bob—for whom she is caregiver—live in Texas. Noonan is the author of another devotional book, Not Alone: Encouragement for Caregivers.
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The Struggles of Caregiving - Nell E. Noonan
WEEK 1
Struggles with Frustration and Faith
MONDAY
Achy Hearts
Read Psalm 51:10-17.
His skin was the color of ashes. When not napping, he fought to stay awake. My husband, Bob, began to complain about pain in his chest and down his left arm. Since it was Sunday and he suffers with numerous aches and ailments, he decided to wait and see if the pain remained the next morning before calling the doctor.
Monday, when the doctor’s office opened at nine, we phoned Dr. Smith’s nurse. She told us to get to the emergency room. But I have to deliver Meals On Wheels this morning,
I mumbled. She raised the volume and firmness of her voice and said, "Call them and cancel. You don’t understand me. Take him to ER . . .