I was running on empty. My body was weary, and my mind and heart were dry. Sometimes, it felt like caring for the needs of my chronically ill wife took up all the time and space in my life. I needed new tools but wasn’t sure I could find the right place to shop for them.
So how can we walk alongside the chronically ill? The knowledge of being loved by those closest to them simply because of who they are.
Burnout is a big problem for caregivers. Here are a few things to remember as you go through the highs and lows of caregiving.
(We sometimes feel like we’re living in a situation comedy.) Flashes of joy and humor feed our hearts, lift our spirits, and help us through the days. Our greatest help, however, is our relationship with God.
