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Feb 24, 2023 · by Loretta Eidson · In: Uncategorized Tagged: Alzheimer's, Caregiving, Cargivers, Dementia, Serving

I live in the same city as my parents. Today, they still live independently. My mother and father have been married for sixty-two years and have known one another since elementary school. I go over often to spend time with them as often as possible because I know having them in my life is a blessing. Over the past few years, I’ve watched as my father’s memory has slowly declined, and in the past year, the decline seems to have moved to a new level. As I drive to their home many days, I wonder who will open the door…

Feb 17, 2023 · by Loretta Eidson · In: Uncategorized Tagged: Caregivers, Caregiving, Peace, Serving

I had thought periodically over the last few years how it would feel when one of my parents would leave this earth and pass into eternity. Would I be able to handle it emotionally? How would it look? Could I be there for my husband and children and surviving parent in the midst of my own grief? All I can say is God, in His great love, gave me a peace that allowed me to travel the remaining days we had with my father-in-law. It was unexplainable and yet I can still feel His overwhelming presence today when I reflect…

Feb 10, 2023 · by Loretta Eidson · In: Uncategorized Tagged: Caregiver, Caregiving, Giving, Loving, Serving

Two months before his death my husband said, “Honey, you can live without me, but I can’t live without you. You’ve got to rest more.” His words were true. I have a nursing background which helped me know early on that I would have to make hard choices and pace myself in order to walk well through what lay before us. I cut out or limited anything and anyone who drained me excessively. I stopped all in home entertaining except for a couple of very close friends and relatives who were supportive without adding to our stress. I encouraged my…

Feb 6, 2023 · by Loretta Eidson · In: Book Reviews Tagged: Action-packed, original, strong characters, Suspenseful

Concrete Evidence is another action-packed novel by DiAnn Mills. From the moment I began reading, I had a hard time putting it down. Be prepared to read into the midnight hour as the twists and turns keep you guessing who the villain will be and who will die next. Avery Elliot, raised by her grandfather on his Texas ranch, after being disowned by her parents at a young age, finds herself in the crosshairs of an unknown shooter. Why? She’d done nothing wrong. She loved her grandfather immensely and took heed of everything he told her. She worked for his…

Feb 3, 2023 · by Loretta Eidson · In: Uncategorized Tagged: Caregiving, Healing, Health

Welcome to my new blog series Caregiving Straight Talk. For the next several Fridays, you will hear from multiple people who have served or are presently serving in the position of Caregiver. Caregiving is necessary at some point in our lives. It comes our way in many forms and for multiple reasons. Sometimes it is voluntary, but many times it falls on our laps whether we’re ready or not. Caregivers rarely express their personal feelings when caring for others, especially a loved one. Meeting the needs of those we love is rewarding, knowing we’ve helped them find some comfort, but…

Feb 1, 2023 · by Loretta Eidson · In: Uncategorized

American Christian Fiction (ACW) shares a list of February 2023 authors’ novel releases. Check this out. Amish Romance: Every Good Gift by Kelly S. Irvin — Maisy never expected that a Plain girl like her could have her heart stolen by an Englisch boy. But when her rumspringa ends and Maisy realizes she’s pregnant, the reality of their choices—and their differences—sets in. Maisy knows she will never leave her faith to marry her baby’s father. But she also knows the road to acceptance as an unwed mother in an Amish community will be long and hard. To protect her family…

Dec 24, 2022 · by Loretta Eidson · In: Uncategorized

FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOURS . . . Ken and I wish you a Merry Christmas . . . and a New Year filled with love, health, and happiness! May you . . . May you always see the good in others . . . May you love your neighbor as yourself . . . May you forgive even when it’s not your fault . . . May you give without expecting anything in return . . . May you find the peace that passes all understanding . . . May you do to others as you would have…

Dec 8, 2022 · by Loretta Eidson · In: Uncategorized

More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: A Christmas Bargain by Mindy Obenhaus — When single mom Annalise Grant inherits a fledgling Christmas tree farm in Texas, she vows to do whatever it takes to make it a success. But when neighbor Hawkins Prescott claims some of her trees are on his property, the only option is a partnership. As Christmas draws closer, Annalise and Hawkins find themselves growing closer as well. Could a family by Christmas become part of the deal? (Contemporary Romance from Love Inspired (Harlequin)) Roadtrip for Two by Amy R. Anguish —…

Sep 9, 2022 · by Loretta Eidson · In: Uncategorized

Put on your rhino skin and lace up your courageous boots. The time has come to walk through self-forgiveness and enter the world of peace of mind. The journey may be rough. Tears may fall. A few scrapes and bruises might draw a gasp. But if we refuse to step into the mire, we’ll never experience the elation of broken chains. We’ve all said and done inexcusable things that seep with regret and ooze with self-loathing. Embarrassment, humiliation, and disappointing actions seize us whenever the situation enters our mind. Depression can set in, like a dark shadow. We physically hurt….

Aug 22, 2022 · by Loretta Eidson · In: Book Reviews

Deception is book #4 in Patricia Bradley’s Natchez Trace Park Rangers Series. This twist-laden novel kept me biting my lip, wondering what would happen next. I had difficulty putting it down because of the suspense and the touch-and-go romance. Patricia Bradley does an outstanding job creating tension and raising the stakes. ISB ranger Madison Thorn is drawn into an investigation in Natchez, Mississippi, and forced to work with her childhood friend, park ranger Clayton Bradshaw. She remembered him as a bully and was none too happy when he pulled her over on a Natchez National Park Road for speeding. Park…

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