YOU DO NOT RUN THE RACE ALONE

"What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?"

~Romans 8:31

You did a good job today! You do not run the race alone!
Friends, doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, therapists, neighbors, relatives....
all run with you.
And in a small way, I run with you as well as I try to bring you a little time
to rest.

I hope you find comfort in that.

The race is long, but you don't have to run it alone.

God understands even when no one else does.

Today's break is about running.

Even though I am not a runner (I'm a walker), it is always

an inspiration to watch the movie

"Chariots of Fire".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm9Wdgcwf4g

And here's your flower for today:

It's an Amaryllis from my garden!

Have a great week.

David/:0)

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RESTING FROM THE BATTLE

... "and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, ² looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith"...

~Hebrews 12:1-2

When a caregiver gets a break from the battle of keeping a loved one functioning, it may not seem like a break to others.
I was asked what I was doing over Spring Break this year.
The answer surprised them....I was going to sit in a chair.

No fancy vacation.
No cruise ships.
Just sit.

No TV.
No Facebook.
Just sit.

Maybe that's why your here right now. Just to sit!
Yea! :0) Relax and enjoy!
Your break this time is...
a romantic boat tour of the Chicago skyline
at night.
You worked hard, so enjoy this little moment of rest.
The music is wonderful
and the trip divine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcvSpByI1Zs

And let's no forget your flower!

This is a Passion Flower just beginning to open.

It's not from my garden, but from another garden here in Houston.

Have a Super Day!

Thanks for stopping by.

David/:0)

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YOUR CHILD'S FRIENDS ARE LIKE GOLD

"Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the Earth."

~Matthew 5:5

As a caregiver, you are the leader.

As a caregiver, you are the advocate.

No matter how odd the looks in public or the silent ridicule of strangers...you know better.

You know the spirit inside the person suffering.

And you have the faith that things are not what they seem.

It is nice to know that others appreciate your love for those who are misunderstood by
our society.
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 Are you ready for a break?

This is a great one. You will LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this break.

I'll not spoil it for you.

Just watch. :0)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7knUFWY2P44

I have watched this one over and over.

It is filled with hope.

And redemption.

Hurray for friends that stick close to your side.

And here's your flower. Actually it's a whole bouquet from my garden.

Job well done this week.

You deserve a bouquet.

David/:0)

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SURROUND YOURSELF WITH HAPPY PEOPLE

"Rejoice in the Lord, always....and again I say rejoice"

~Philippians 4:4

It's important to surround yourself with happy, joyful people.

Today we started filling out papers for a possible new location for therapy 

for our son with OCD.

It was 21 pages long!

I was overwhelmed just thinking about the marathon of questions.

So...it must be time for a five minute break.

This one is a bit longer, but well worth it.

The title of this very creative slant on happy people is entitled 'Merci'.

YOU MUST WATCH this once a week for the next month.

Doctor's orders...just joking.

Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdQnuqFlD7U

And here's your flower for this week:

It's a white plumaria or Frangipani and it smells delicious.

From my garden to you for doing a great job

caring for your loved one with OCD.

David/:0)

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TO SLEEP, PERCHANCE TO DREAM

....to sleep, perchance to dream. Ay, there's the rub.

~Hamlet, 1602

Do you get enough sleep?

Right now we are living the sleep deprived life to help our son with his medications.

Due to his late shiftwork, one of has to get up at midnight to make certain that he has taken his meds.

By the time all is said and done, it is usually 1 am before we get back to sleep.

...and it's every night...

I feel tired just thinking about it.

But sacrifice is part of the game and caregivers 

give away their lives 

each and every 

day.

So you deserve a break!

Here's a great musical skit with a sleep deprived musician dreaming up

a very funny alternative to 

the boring music he's been given.

from the Piano Guys, here's

Rockabel's Canon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LV5_xj_yuhs

I love these little breaks, don't you?

And here's your flower for a job well done this week.

It's called Angelonia and it's from my garden.

See you next time and hang in there.

Things will get better.

David/:0)

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