by Martha Brady | Feb 11, 2021 | BIBLE MEMORY, CHANGE, NOTES FOR CARE GIVERS
I settle into my seat in church, often a few minutes late. I try to pat my fly away hair into place and straighten my clothes. This morning has been rushed again. Of course, you barely know me. We exchange smiles. I try to calm my rapidly beating heart. My husband is...
by Martha Brady | Feb 4, 2021 | AGING, CHANGE, NOTES FOR CARE GIVERS, RELATIONSHIPS
How do we support the person we are caring for as we give them care? Hopefully, we knew them well enough before they were sick that we have some insight into how to do that. But their illness may have changed them. Some of the changes are temporary, such as...
by Martha Brady | May 27, 2020 | AGING, BIBLE MEMORY, CHANGE, NOTES FOR CARE GIVERS
It’s often hard to know whether we should go to the ER or not. This is especially true when we have a loved one with chronic health issues. Here are important signs that mean you need to go to the ER now! !. Signs of a stroke -no matter how mild they seem. These...
by Martha Brady | May 6, 2020 | AGING, BIBLE MEMORY, GOD'S PROMISES, NOTES FOR CARE GIVERS
When you stop to visit a sick or homebound person, there is one very important thing to remember. Is it what makes you feel good? What makes their family member happy? NO! You are there to serve the person you are visiting. To a lesser degree, you may be...
by Martha Brady | Apr 29, 2020 | AGING, BIBLE MEMORY, CHANGE, GOD'S PROMISES, NOTES FOR CARE GIVERS
I settle into my seat in church, often a few minutes late. I try to pat my fly away hair into place and straighten my clothes. This morning has been rushed again. Of course, you barely know me. We exchange smiles. I try to calm my rapidly beating heart. My...
by Martha Brady | Apr 22, 2020 | AGING, BIBLE MEMORY, CHANGE, GOD'S PROMISES, NOTES FOR CARE GIVERS
After your loved one comes home, you will still be adjusting to a new normal. It all depends on how sick he was. Was it a serious stroke or one that has not had much in terms of limitations? Did he have a heart attack? Is she adjusting to a batch of new meds?...
