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Caregivers, how do we give thanks when life feels this hard?

Published almost 2 years ago • 1 min read

What if resilience—not relief—was what you can Thank God for this season?

Eliza is a “new” widow—yet she is married. When I spoke with her yesterday, her voice trembled under the weight of everything she carried. Just weeks after placing her husband in a care facility, she sat alone in a house far too big, with shadows of their shared life everywhere. Then, the roof started leaking.

“I can’t do this,” she whispered, tears breaking through her words. “I don’t even know where to start.”

​Read Eliza’s full story here and the truth about gratitude during hard times >>​

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Caregivers everywhere carry invisible weights, balancing heartbreak with relentless demands and bracing for the next blow. And yet, here we are in the season of thankfulness. For caregivers, gratitude isn’t about ignoring the pain or pretending life is easier than it is.

That’s why we are deeply passionate and committed to providing respite and resources for those caring for a loved one.

God’s given us a mighty vision for 2025, but we can’t do it alone. We are hoping to raise $100,000 by the end of 2024 to begin the new year ready to expand.

​Please consider contributing to this goal today so we can reach more caregivers like Eliza.

Susan

PS We’ll be sharing details of this mighty vision with you soon. Thank you for praying with us!

We see you, we hear you, we care.
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