I Understand
Donna shares, “With no apparent symptoms at the tender age of three and a half months our son, Justin, died. It...
I Understand
Wisdom Podcasts
Be Real. Be Honest.
Be Real. Be Honest.
One day Larry George told me that some dear friends had just learned that their son had died from an overdose of...
Leave Your Advice On The Shelf
Leave Your Advice On The Shelf
What is one of the most wonderful gifts you can give another person?
You don’t have to go to the mall to buy it. It’s free, and it is one of the most powerful ways to be God’s “light” to those who are suffering. What is this wonderful gift? It is listening, really listening to another person. Hearing his or her story and helping the person tell his or her story.
Did She Smoke?
Did She Smoke?
Was he wearing a helmet? Was she wearing a seat belt? Did she smoke? My mother was in a nursing home for 7 years. ...
Say Three Little Words
Say Three Little Words
Say, "I know you are hurting, and I really care about that. If you want to talk about it, I'll listen." Then let the person talk without interrupting.
Tell me, "You have been in my thoughts." That is a greeting which will allow me to choose my response. If I feel a need to share any feelings or thoughts, I can do so, or I can choose to say simply, "Thank you," and go on to talk of other things.
A Beauty or a Grooming Gift
A Beauty or a Grooming Gift
Even when my mother was 91 years old, she still wanted me to bring her “Age Performing Cream and Night Repair...
Consider the Question
Consider the Question
When you are caring for someone who is suffering, consider asking yourself, “What does this person enjoy doing...
Beethoven and Caregiving
Beethoven and Caregiving
Today’s caregiving advice comes from Beethoven: Beethoven was not known for his social grace. Because of his...
