tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981848627199169771.post7941446423230646123..comments2024-02-14T19:56:44.720+11:00Comments on Barbara's Blog: Day 24 - How Caring for Others Affects YOUAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16954512718777249848noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981848627199169771.post-72411469814410386432014-11-06T13:37:45.689+11:002014-11-06T13:37:45.689+11:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954512718777249848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981848627199169771.post-9531298174751556632014-11-06T13:36:56.066+11:002014-11-06T13:36:56.066+11:00Yes, I can certainly understand that...you have be...Yes, I can certainly understand that...you have been through quite a lot caring for your husband...I cannot say I know how you feel - because I don't...I pray that you find God IS there to comfort you and to strengthen you to get through this part of your journey...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954512718777249848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981848627199169771.post-65407985047130489842014-11-06T10:38:50.219+11:002014-11-06T10:38:50.219+11:00I can remember many times feeling that God had aba...I can remember many times feeling that God had abandoned me and my husbandPaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981848627199169771.post-65272436991274394762014-10-25T14:14:50.144+11:002014-10-25T14:14:50.144+11:00Thank you for reading and commenting; so glad it w...Thank you for reading and commenting; so glad it was what your friend needed!!! Please feel free to share anytime! I am humbled that what I am sharing has been so well received and am encouraged by all the comments!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954512718777249848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981848627199169771.post-45315793166755998252014-10-25T10:39:17.970+11:002014-10-25T10:39:17.970+11:00Love this! Forwarded to a friend that REALLY neede...Love this! Forwarded to a friend that REALLY needed this today. Made her night! Thanks! <br />http://www.bethanyboring.comBethany Boringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07594122758902753345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981848627199169771.post-40899781461757193972014-10-25T10:12:53.742+11:002014-10-25T10:12:53.742+11:00Thank you Romi for reading and commenting! I appr...Thank you Romi for reading and commenting! I appreciate your continued support!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954512718777249848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981848627199169771.post-15999047343782394112014-10-25T09:53:13.797+11:002014-10-25T09:53:13.797+11:00Feelings of isolation is one of the most difficult...Feelings of isolation is one of the most difficult things to deal with, and caregivers do need people who truly understand them. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Barbara.Romihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10798019837658682377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981848627199169771.post-76389622595711372702014-10-25T08:37:21.510+11:002014-10-25T08:37:21.510+11:00Thank you for your comment! I am humbled by all t...Thank you for your comment! I am humbled by all the affirmation and encouragement!! I never dreamed...thank you for continuing to follow!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954512718777249848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981848627199169771.post-39780103011400776592014-10-25T08:02:24.754+11:002014-10-25T08:02:24.754+11:00I totally get this. Like death, there is loss and ...I totally get this. Like death, there is loss and grief that is experienced with illnesses. Grieving the things we wanted but now can't receive. Thanks for continuing to share your story !Tara Ulrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619365758739247929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981848627199169771.post-78090901293813591782014-10-25T06:45:49.873+11:002014-10-25T06:45:49.873+11:00Thank you for commenting! Caregiving CAN be exhau...Thank you for commenting! Caregiving CAN be exhausting - and I think I am only touching on the surface of what's to come - or what others experience. So honored to be able to share!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954512718777249848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981848627199169771.post-90283610474754521372014-10-25T06:44:54.333+11:002014-10-25T06:44:54.333+11:00Thank you for reading and for your comment! I hop...Thank you for reading and for your comment! I hope to cover more tomorrow in "Caring for the Caregiver".Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954512718777249848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981848627199169771.post-43536147787928956642014-10-25T06:44:03.127+11:002014-10-25T06:44:03.127+11:00Thank you for reading and commenting! Everyone...Thank you for reading and commenting! Everyone's encouragement has kept me in this for these 24 days! Can't believe it is almost over - and I am sure I'll continue to write but maybe not every day!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954512718777249848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981848627199169771.post-22180513593071147282014-10-25T04:59:09.363+11:002014-10-25T04:59:09.363+11:00Bless you for all that you do in this situation! I...Bless you for all that you do in this situation! I know that caregiving can be exhausting. Peace and rest to you today!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11412193636580409848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981848627199169771.post-19278320048159666482014-10-25T04:27:52.835+11:002014-10-25T04:27:52.835+11:00Amen to all that you've said, Barbara! It'...Amen to all that you've said, Barbara! It's so important to take care of yourself during your season of caregiving. blestbutstresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058280295906350992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981848627199169771.post-30770528723684810112014-10-25T04:23:11.542+11:002014-10-25T04:23:11.542+11:00What a great insight into the life of a caregiver ...What a great insight into the life of a caregiver and some of the internal battles happening. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09265682603349307594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981848627199169771.post-84795279598389675542014-10-25T04:02:48.565+11:002014-10-25T04:02:48.565+11:00Thank you for reading and commenting! I was not s...Thank you for reading and commenting! I was not sure how what I had to write about would be received when I first began the series...and have gotten so much encouragement and comments from others who related to my situation and what I have shared. You are right - as an older sibling of a brother with special needs - you definitely fit that role even if not primary caregiver!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954512718777249848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7981848627199169771.post-61557984964511524432014-10-25T03:39:39.403+11:002014-10-25T03:39:39.403+11:00What an awesome series. Caregivers really need sup...What an awesome series. Caregivers really need support. I have been a caregiver most of my life as an older sibling of a special needs brother, it started at 13 months for me. Even if I wasn't the primary caregiver, I certainly didn't know it. :-)<br /><br />You make terrific points here. I'm grateful to be here today. Julie Jordan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06558015761690505791noreply@blogger.com