When you are caring for someone who is suffering, consider asking yourself, “What does this person enjoy doing during normal/healthy times?" David enjoyed watching and identifying birds. So when he was seriously ill...
Change Directions
by Karen Mulder | Veterans, Wisdom, Wisdom Podcasts
What do Prince Harry, former first lady Michelle Obama and country music star Chris Stapleton have in common? All three are involved in the Change Directions initiative. The goal of this campaign is to change the...
Start a Jeri Habit
by Karen Mulder | Caregiving Basics, Veterans, Wisdom, Wisdom Podcasts
How can we honor our veterans on Veterans Day and every day? My daughter-in-law, Jeri, has a compassionate heart for veterans. When she sees a soldier, no matter where she is, she goes directly to that soldier, holds...
A Free Trip to Washington D.C. for WWII Veterans
by Karen Mulder | Veterans, Wisdom, Wisdom Podcasts
Do you know a World War II veteran in your family, neighborhood or church? Would you like to give him or her a “mind-blowing” experience-- a thank-you experience which will put a smile on their faces and a smile in...
Name Tags at a Funeral Home
by Karen Mulder | Death, Wisdom, Wisdom Podcasts
Here is an idea which makes funeral home visitation easier for everyone: Recently when I visited a funeral home I was surprised and pleased to see individuals wearing name tags. What a great thoughtful idea for...
Pouring Vinegar on an Open Wound
by Karen Mulder | General Caregiving, Wisdom, Wisdom Podcasts
A wise person in Proverbs 25:20 says, “Like one who takes away a garment on a cold day, or like vinegar poured on soda, is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.” That is me. I tend to sing songs to a heavy...
A Powerful Painkiller
by Karen Mulder | Visitation, Wisdom, Wisdom Podcasts
We all know the power of a good story, but did you know that a good story is a powerful painkiller? Helen Mullen, a librarian, tells the story about visiting the pediatric wards of hospitals and telling stories to the...
How Are You? That’s A Big Question
by Karen Mulder | General Caregiving, Wisdom, Wisdom Podcasts
How are you? That’s a really big question to ask someone who is suffering. When I ask someone, “How are you?” am I asking about the person’s spiritual, mental, emotional or physical health? The person may not know...
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