Discover the poignant journey of a senior pastor grappling with cancer and the ensuing turmoil. Through the eyes of his devoted wife, witness a nine-year odyssey of caregiving, where faith in God becomes the steadfast anchor amidst the storm. Candidly, she shares invaluable insights gleaned from her experience, alongside her husband's poignant reflections on the unique needs of the patient versus the caregiver's provision. In the rawness of sickness and despair, a glimmer of hope emerges—a testament to God's unwavering faithfulness. Amidst the chaos, this narrative sheds light...
Posted by Evelyn Johnson Taylor on 06/05/2024
Many of us share our own stories of anxiety and depression, but today we’re talking about mental health issues from the perspective of a caregiver. My friend Carole Leathem has bravely shared her story of caring for her husband, a pastor with debilitating mental health issues, and the joy the Lord has offered in His faithfulness to her. Whether you are the caregiver or you know a friend who is, you’ll be encouraged as you listen today. ...
Posted by Carole Leathem on 12/31/2023
Have you ever found yourself thrust into a caregiving role unexpectedly? In this video, Nancy talks about her experiences as the anxious caregiver, and how to turn that anxiety over to the Faithful God. ...
Posted by Nancy Poland on 08/11/2023
A demonstration of ingenuity and strength, Remarkable Caregiving features the true stories of six ordinary people thrown into the role of caregiving: a law-abiding woman forced to kidnap a loved one, a man who served as the “relief pitcher” for his best friend, parents of children born with disabilities, a woman born into poverty, a daughter who cares for her dad, and a woman who found her purpose in life becoming a full-time, live-in family member to two adults with Down syndrome. Not only a good read, but this book is also a teaching tool for groups to learn...
Posted by Nancy Poland on 02/06/2022
Please stop by for a visit! I'd love to share with you some of the hope and comfort I've learned through what I've lived through... and have COME BACK TO LIFE from! The wreck, the massively severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and all the fractures all over my body made up a "recipe of adversity" that bodies cannot endure, UNLESS GOD..... Again, here's the web address to a link-with-skin-on that GOD continues to shape and craft for His Purpose: https://www.womenspeakers.com/united-states/arlington/speaker/patti-foster P.S. For recommended resources...
Posted by Patti Foster on 01/19/2021
Within “Dancing with Lewy”, readers meet two individuals, Lee and Nancy. Lee was born into a large farming family just before the Great Depression. He was a World War II Veteran, self-made businessman, artist, poet, and a man who would give a stranger his last nickel. Lee’s third daughter, Nancy, is practical, organized, pragmatic, a writer, and equals her father in a passion for life. Nancy was determined to take the helm when Lee’s mind began “dancing” with Lewy body dementia even though he resolved to remain independent while his mind slipped away. Within...
Posted by Nancy Poland on 12/05/2020
