I've been MIA for a few days. Just been too much on the plate. I won't go through my long list as I know you have one of your own. If we compared the two, it's likely to contain some very similar items, I'm sure. Our day-to-day tasks of caregiving are probably almost identical. Then we each have our mix of extras that each have the potential to be the proverbial straw breaking the camel's back. Can you relate?
I only have one thing to say about all that - But God. Doesn't He always come through? I often find myself on the other side of one of life's confusing mazes, wondering just how He got me through it. Honestly, I'm on the going-in side of one in my life right now - but I know He's never failed, and I know He'll show me where to put my feet. If I put my feet where He just stepped - I know I'll be good! I was pouring it all out in my journal this morning, and this little poem popped out... So, I wanted to share it with my fellow caregivers. I know you "get it."
One End to the Other
Overload & overwhelm
That's my life right now
I need to rest
I need to work
But I don't know how.
Anxiety & Calm
Two extremes I know
It's all messed up
And it's all okay
Both ways my emotions go.
Forgetfulness & Memories
Rolled up into one
I'm sad
I'm glad
Maybe I'm just done.
Faith & Tenacity
I know who I trust
He's got me, I remind myself
From beginning to the end.
Immovable & Present
That's the God I love
Carrying me
Helping me
Adoring me from above.
Settled & Sure
Resting in Him
It's how each day gets done
One foot
In front of the other
Until life's race is run.
(C) J. Olinger 8/31/2022
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