Karen Mulder
Karen Mulder is the founder of the Wisdom of the Wounded ministry. She lives in Holland, Michigan with her husband Larry.
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Caring Friends

Caring Friends

Remember Job was a brokenhearted father and husband, wracked with disease and doubt and grief. His friends heard about his troubles and set out to go and console and comfort him. When they saw him from a distance, they did not recognize him and they raised their voices and wept aloud. They tore their robes and threw dust in the air upon their heads. They sat with him on the ground seven days and seven nights, and no one spoke a word to him, for they saw that his suffering was very great.” (Job 2:11-13). His friends were there with him. They sat with him. They did not speak a word for seven days. Wow! To be that kind of care giving friend!

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What can we do to care for a family while their loved one is away serving our country?

What can we do to care for a family while their loved one is away serving our country?

The girl that grew up next door to us has been going through this. I usually talk to her once a week, and some of her friends do really nice things for her: They have helped her with car pooling her kids, and have invited her kids to dinner, but not her, so she had some time off. Two of her friends took her on a special weekend outing for her wedding anniversary, and her mom took take care of her kids.

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The Meaning Of Folding The American Flag

The Meaning Of Folding The American Flag

There are some traditions and ways of doing things that have deep meaning. The folding of the United States of America Flag is one of them.

Have you ever noticed the honor guards pay meticulous attention to correctly folding the American Flag 13 times? You may have thought it was to symbolize the original 13 colonies. However, the real meaning of each fold of the flag is as follows:

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How can we care for a person with cancer?

How can we care for a person with cancer?

How can we care for a person with cancer? Ask Important Questions! Ask, “How are you, today?” and also ask, “What’s going to be the hard part for you?” Be sincere and show them that what they are going through is important to you. Tell them you’re coming over …. Then visit them. Be creative with special treats and conversations that will brighten their days. Even if they say they don’t need anything, that’s when they will most appreciate that you are there.

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How do I help my sister who’s son was killed 4 years ago?

How do I help my sister who’s son was killed 4 years ago?

Dear Karen:

My sister's son was involved in a gang and was killed 4 years ago. She has not moved forward in her life and is still so crushed by this tragedy. She nor he is/was a believer so it is hard for me to give her comfort. I just let her know I love her but as far as heaven there is no hope. What can I share with her to help her to move forward and try to maybe use this to help others.