God Cares for Caregivers
And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus. -- Philippians 4:19
I have several dear friends who are fulltime caregivers. It is a challenging task in the best of circumstances. Coping with a crisis -- whether it is a change in medications or attitude -- sends the caregivers life into turmoil. Again.
One woman spoke of how much she loves her son. I already knew that. She’s given her life to caring for him. He is autistic. An adult who will never live on his own. The doctor wants to slowly decrease one specific medication. It sounds easy. Not really. He’s been following her around for almost two weeks, constantly repeating himself and too anxious to let her out of his sight for very long.
Her blood pressure is up. Her doctor is concerned. What is she to do? She can’t abandon her child. She is a widow with no one who can manage her son for any length of time.
Another friend cares for his wife who has cancer again. A new chemo pill has left her with nausea and diarrhea. It has also helped bring on a deep depression. He does all he can but every day is a challenge as he tries to get her to eat and to get out of bed and move around. The stress is awful for him. He feels powerless to help the wife he adores.
God will meet their needs. He will strengthen them, guide them, comfort them. God understands what they need. He will carry them when they don’t believe they have the strength to last another day.
I can do all this through him who gives me strength. -- Philippians 4:13
Some days you just need someone to understand how hard it can be. God does understand. Sometimes you just need someone to really see you. God sees you. And some days you just want to hand it all over to some one else. God is strong enough to carry it. And you. And your loved one. Give it to Him and find rest.
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