UNEXPECTED HELP

 
 



Take the help where you can find it!!!




(I think the most fun, so far for me in blogging, is locating pictures of pelicans and attaching them to my thoughts!)

So many caregivers are locked in the belief that they are alone and there is no one who can help them.  Unfortunately, those who can help are not always aware of the need, or afraid to interfere, and in some cases, just ignoring the obvious. 

The caregiver must evaluate exactly what they can do.  Once it is understood, they can then begin to reach out for the aid that will give them a life of success instead of just existing.  This will benefit  themselves and those they are caring for.

DON'T BE AFRAID TO ASK!!  Those who love you both want to help.  They just don't know how or what is needed. 

Do you need some errands run?  Ask.  You know specifics and there is someone who will be glad to go to the store, the cleaners.

Do you need a thirty minute break?  Ask.  Those who love you will take part in your respite need.

Do you need the relatives to step up?  Make a list.  Ask.  Start asking certain people to perform certain tasks.

Is this difficult?  YES.  If you can't do it, turn to someone who is close to you and ask their help in spreading the responsibilities so that you can remain healthy and able to care for that special person in your life.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE in this.  There is family, friends, your church group, your neighbors.  God will give you a plan to thrive.  I know He will, He did it for me.