Dementia Hurts

 

This picture embodies what it looks like to care for a person with dementia.  Dementia takes a person's mind.  After years, they cannot remember who their dearest loved ones even are.  As a caregiver works with a dementia patient things only become more difficult.  Not only are they many times taking care of their medical needs but then the person they are caring for begins to forget their name.  A dementia patient becomes fearful and sometimes violent due to the extreme confusion.  The caregiver must also make sure the patient does not get lost or hurt themselves.  It is a 24/7 commitment.  My heart goes out to these caregivers and most of the time they just need your support, your prayers, and many times just a break if you are able to help them.

Why Not Praise Him?

I find myself desiring a situation like you see in this picture.  These people are praising the Lord and just loving on Him without hesitation or reservation.  I used to not worship this way but now I do.  I got to thinking one day...  I go to basketball and football games and cheer, raise my hands, and show love for my teams but I don't give the same for my Lord and Savior!  I decided that I should have even more passion for my God than for a team or at a concert.  God wants us to praise Him.  He desires our attention and love.  Maybe its time Christians stop worrying about how they appear to others and just praise the Lord!

Resources You Need

 

When God called me into ministry I had no idea what I was doing.  I remember praying for God to send me people and resources to do what He wanted me to do.  The beautiful smile you see in the picture with me here is Andrea Howard.  God brought her into my life at the perfect time with not only years of ministry experience (being married to a pastor) but also a law degree!  On top of all that, God sent me one of the best friends I have ever had who actually has my best interest at heart.  This is a characteristic I have found in only a handful of people in my lifetime and I hold very dear!  If you have a dream that God gives you, don't be afraid. Andrea is only one of the many amazing people He has sent to me in the past two years of ministry.  He will and can do the very same thing for you!

Annointed Connections

Did you know that God will introduce and connect you with amazing people if you only ask Him to.  In Oct. of this past year, I met this beautiful, anointed evangelist and have been forever changed.  Not because of anything she did, but what she allowed the Holy Spirit to do through her!  God spoke to me in an audible voice through this woman of God and even gave her a vision she shared for my future.  I was blessed to spend time with her again this past weekend and once again God spoke a word of confirmation through her straight to my heart.  God just continues to amaze me.  Please, visit her website and learn more about how God has called her to reach His lost.
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MDO Ministries Promotional Video

MDO Ministries Promotional Video

Take a look at our new 2 minute promotional video for MDO Ministries!  We are very excited about being about to share this with pastors, leaders and caregivers in order to remind them how important caregivers are.  Our desire is an open door where we can come in and minister to caregivers!  Take a look and feel free to share!

Using Your Talent

This picture was taken by a dear friend of mine who uses her talent in amazing ways for the Lord.  Phyllis has a gift of capturing people in her lense but she also has a gift of being an awesome woman of God.  As a beginning ministry, we could never have afforded these beautiful pictures but God blesses us through her!  God cares about each and every one of your needs and will find the coolest ways to take care of them for you!  Is there a talent that you use for the Lord in order to bless others?  Share if you do!

Just A Mom

Caregivers come in all types of packages.  This is my sister, Maxine.  She is a caregiver to her three kids and husband.  Sure, most people would say she was "just a mom" but I see it very differently.  She has totally dedicated her life to making her home a place where her family feels loved and cared for.  She tries her very best each day to take care of every one's needs.  She also cares for others in her neighborhood and church.  I want people who are caregivers to start seeing themselves as caregivers and be proud of what God has called them to do.  My sister is very proud of being a pastor's wife and mother of three and so am I!  Take pride in what God has called you to do!