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Aging and Physical Challenges
Remember that taking care of
yourself is
a
necessary part of
taking care ofher ... Maintain and
nurture your relationships with
significant colleagues and groups
--
Just like her, you also need
those with whom you can unwind
...
Resist the temptation to
smother her with attention.
Encouraging her to do what she
can promotes self-esteem and
healing
Seek needed
information and clarification
regarding medical options
--
You
have
a
right and obligation to be
as educated as possible ... Pray
with open honesty. God is not
surprised by your feelings,
needs, and requests
...
Find the
support you need
--
A minister,
social worker, counselor, or
support group can provide you
with
a
listening ear and spiritual
resources.
In the meantime, please remember
that your Creator's compassion is
boundless, as it is recorded in Psalms
56:8 that God actually
" ...
collects our
tears and saves them in
a
bottle." Take
care and have courage, dear friends.
''The Lord bless you and keep you
...
The Lord make His face to shine upon
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