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The hardest thing to do in life is to remember God. He is gone like the morning dew in the desert of Yuma. He vanishes on way up, on way down, and in busy-ness in between. When is the last time you thought about God, for, say, more than 15-seconds straight?

What is is about caregiving that causes us to forget Him even more? Well, everything about caregiving causes us to forget Him.

A cure is Psalm 48. In it we are told we can study Him, see Him, hear Him, and experience Him--that we might then share Him with the generation that follows behind. This, I think, is key to remembering God in our daily caregiving. Experience Him, then Share Him--THEN you will remember Him. You dont learn, then do--you do, then learn. Try it!

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Rejoice that God has given you this hard work, and He has qualified you for it.

Rejoice that His works are eternal, and your work is absorbed within His own.

Rejoice that crowns await you, fashioned by His hands to fit your head perfectly.

Rejoice your care receiver is alive, and you are here, responsible--serving.

Rejoice your kids see your example, and no one around you can argue against your silent testimony. Instead, they honor and are provoked by you to do their own good works.

Rejoice that our verbs go with us into heaven, like when we give, love, serve, care, help, assist, teach, guide, protect, schedule, cook, clean, plan, do, etc.

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Questions every caregiver asks vs ONE we should ask

How long is it going to last?

What is the impact of this upon me—my ____?

What changes do I need to make to ___?

Do we have enough money?

Can I do this?

What if my CR ___falls, gets sick, vomits, loses mind, gets worse, becomes violent?

Am I going to have to change her diapers? (Or other awful fear)

HOW awful (not is) is this going to be?

Will anyone help me?

Will we have to put into nursing home?

How do govt programs & insurance work?

Where do I go for help?

Who do I ask?

Should I tell my friends? Kids?

Will my mom suffer dementia?

Why me?

Why is this so difficult?

Can any good come out of this?

What if i die first?

Can I do this? SEV times

The BEST question we can ask instead: What should I do today, right now, to maximize the quality of life for my CR--within the context of all other factors?

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My take as Army Vet/caregiver: Charlie Kirk was a Cultural Caregiver to our nation, strengthening minds & hearts through speech, reason, & debate. He is why we have the 1st Amendment in our Constitution. He was murdered for his faith in Jesus Christ, and for taking the “leaven” of faith serious in his life & work. Let us as caregivers to our own loved ones serve them today in peace and hope and love—in light of the timelessness of eternity.

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Matthew 8: 5-10

Elements of US Army (indeed, of all US Military) is same as our Caregiving:

MISSION

RECON

SITREP

RISK

PLAN

OPORD

COMMS

Hooah!

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Make sure you Listen to end on this podcast.

4 Mental Images of Sameness dominate our thinking: Groundhog Day Movie, Prison Cells, Chinese Water Torture, and Mouse Wheels. But let us examine these more closely.

Is it sameness we dislike so much, or something deeper?

Whatever it is, really, how can we combat it?

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It’s interesting that Jesus tells us to pray. To work, yes. But to pray, why? He equates working and praying as synonymous, with no distinction to be drawn between them. Like 2 wings on same plane. Yet we tend to gravitate toward one extreme or other.

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This week I received a great compliment from a current customer, who said to me he hopes I keep doing what I am doing for others, so that when his kids get older I can help them too. This is nice to hear.

Tabitha was a caregiver through her acts of “good works” and Almsgiving. She was also a widow. What work(s) will survive your passing? What will you leave behind that others will be able to handle, and point to, as something unique that YOU contributed to this world? There is still time, if you havent thought this trough. Tabitha left behind works personal and real, which helped others and provided for herself, things others could put in their hand as proof of the meaning of her life.

When I was in Army Basic Training a drill sergeant asked a private next to me, actually he yelled it at full-lung, "Private, HOW DO YOU JUSTIFY YOUR EXISTENCE?!?!?" Friends, how do you justify your's? What works will you be crowned for in glory?

Tabitha was rich in good works combining her head, heart and hands.