Publisher's Synopsis
Are you aware that there are an estimated 58 million disabled people and 63 million non-professional caregivers in the USA alone? The key to helping families who have who have been affected by a disability, a terminal or debilitating illness, or chronic pain issues, centers on those who often live in the shadows: the Caregivers. As a caregiver to his disabled wife for over 26 of their 45 years of marriage and as a Pastor and Counselor for 41 years, Dr. Tom in Caregivers: The Unsung Heroes of Our Day captures their uplifting story and precious insights to help fellow caregivers gain a healthy approach for handling adversity. Looking through the eyes of one who lives on the frontline of adversity every day, Caregivers: the Unsung Heroes of Our Day addresses the pressing question of How do I handle this daily adversity?" Though no experience is exactly the same, the insights offered to caregivers help bring confidence and compassion as well as hope and support, to those who now are Caregivers. Caregivers the Unsung Heroes of Our Day: -Addresses handling unwanted adversity when there is no cure and when God doesn't heal.-Recognizes the legitimacy of the "Why God?" question and brings clarity to address this internal battle.-Provides a simple model for understanding what it means to be made in the image of God and shows why, in this world, we can have constant pain even when God is present. -Provides the five non-negotiable adjustments needed for every Caregiver-Offers essential secrets for making a marriage a "best friend" relationship, even when disability is present.-Exposes the unseen fingerprints of God within every adversity-Prepares us for when the Caregiver Goes Down-Challenges Caregivers to reset our purpose and passion toward a life worth living
