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I'm convinced that God takes care of the caregiver. So, let Him!

I'm so busy caring for mom that I don't have time to care for myself. One of the most non helpful comments I get from people is "make sure you take care of yourself." Really?!? (I know it's your way of caring, but it would be better to say a positive encouragement!) Well, the whole thing was stressing me out until I came to a great realization, the Lord takes care of me. He is my Good Shepherd. I can let that one rest with Him. Whew! Relief! I take care of mom and He takes care of me.

I see God's care everywhere and it is absolutely thrilling...

God gave me a husband who told me early on that we are team in this ministry of caring for mom, just like all the previous ministries in our lives. My husband is such an amazing man!

God decided I needed help for three weeks this summer while Craig was gone and sent me Anne Moffitt. This was a total surprise and blessing. I was not alone,
God took care of me.

My sister in law, Terry, is a blessing beyond words.
She is now coming down one night a week and parts of two days to care for mumsy, including doing all mom's laundry.
God is taking care of me.

A couple weeks ago, I was having lots of company and my house was not ready. I really had no idea how I would get ready. Charissa said, "for your birthday, I'd like to clean your house."
It makes me cry just writing this!
That was my good Shepherd caring for me.

Yesterday my friend Judy came over to sit with mom so Craig and I could spend the afternoon together. She gave us a suggestion where to go (we had no energy to figure that out!) and money to do it!
God takes care of us.

Sometimes when I think I really need this or that and He doesn't send it, I know that is God taking care of me then too. He is stretching my faith muscles and teaching me valuable lessons about Himself.
He is Wonderful. Period!

These are just a few examples of God's compassionate care. There are so many.
I wanted to write them down so I don't forget.

God takes care of YOU too! You must open your eyes and see it. It all starts with thankfulness. Be thankful for His hand in your life!

Be not dismayed whate'er betide,
God will take care of you;
beneath his wings of love abide,
God will take care of you.

God will take care of you,
through every day, o'er all the way;
he will take care of you,
God will take care of you.

Through days of toil when heart doth fail,
God will take care of you;
when dangers fierce your path assail,    
God will take care of you.

All you may need he will provide,
God will take care of you;
nothing you ask will be denied,
God will take care of you.

No matter what may be the test,
God will take care of you;
lean, weary one, upon his breast,
God will take care of you.