Do you know an elderly relative or friend and wonder what to give them for Christmas? Here are some holiday gift ideas that are sure to show you care. Or how about a gift that gives all year long? Wha

What can a porcupine teach us about caregiving? In Martin Bells book,The Way of the Wolf, he tells the story about a porcupine who was a misfit in society and had no friends: One day,the porcupine

One summer day on my way home, I passed a lemonade stand, giving it a quick glimpse and a smile thinking Ah, cute young girls and their little lemonade stands. However, later that day when I passe

Did you know that crying is great for you? Well, I didnt know that either, but at a caregiving workshop, a nurse told us, Tears are good for your health. So, I went home, and I looked it up on Goog

Did you know that the word comfort is derived from a Greek word that means to come alongside and encourage? God says, Go comfort my People and asks us to walk alongside someone during their time

Dr. Rachel Remen, author of Kitchen Table Wisdom, wrote, When people are talking . . . listen to what theyre saying. Care about it. Dont interrupt. I clearly remember a situation when I was shari

I did it again! I just hate it when I forget to do important things. This time I forgot to call my niece on her birthday. She had been feeling alone lately, so it was especially important that I conne

I wish I could find and talk with a man who was on Flight # DL 2297, Minneapolis to Grand Rapids, Michigan on May 1, 2023. I want to apologize to him for treating him badly. It all started when I wa

A note from Karen: I read this story in Chicken Soup for the Soul. Further research indicated that this story originally appeared in The Star Thrower by Loren Eiseley. It is a wonderful story about h

A note to readers: when we reach out to care for someone who is suffering, conversations may turn to God. Perhaps you will find wisdom in the following words. May it help you care for others. Confused