Recently, a great woman of faith, contacted me through email to share how she was touched by MDO Ministries. I explained to her how I notice each day on Facebook how she always requested prayer for others and that she had the "heart of a caregiver." Her next email included her personal journey of being a caregiver. I asked her if I could share it in order to encourage the hearts of fellow caregivers and she said, "YES!" In order to protect her privacy, we will call this sweet woman, Betty.
At the age of 7, Betty's mother was diagnosed with cancer. Betty soon became the "mother or woman of the house" at the young age of only 10 years old after loosing her mother. She has cared for her dad for over 30 years now. In the mean time Betty also cared for grandparents with dementia, which was very difficult as many of our readers know first hand. Betty now finds herself as a wife, mother, pastor, and caregiver to her father, who is not easy to deal with or care for. Betty's father has never really enjoyed life since he lost his wife and shares that with Betty often. Caring for someone who has lost hope or the will to live makes it that much more difficult to handle as a caregiver. Even though you may read this story and say, "Wow, Betty must be a really burdened and sad lady," she isn't! She is full of joy and happiness! Betty found a helper and a Savior that is like non other. Betty not only loves the Lord but works in ministry encouraging others in the Lord.
I wanted you to see that no matter what you face as a caregiver, God is with you and IS YOUR ULTIMATE CAREGIVER! He never leaves you nor forsakes you no matter how bad the circumstances may be. You can use your story as your testimony in order for others to see what God has done for you and can do for them!
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