tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7253074264607624153.post5676672894039969041..comments2024-02-17T02:28:46.454-05:00Comments on That's What Jenni Said: CaregivingJenni Stephenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14032674707429381218noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7253074264607624153.post-62253394008707319302008-12-10T10:47:00.000-05:002008-12-10T10:47:00.000-05:00"But I am also filled with guilt because I dislike..."But I am also filled with guilt because I disliked that work so much and found it so difficult." I'm so sorry that you're in the place you're in right now. But keep in mind that everyone does have different gifts. You have been blessed with many things, but it's no crime or anything to feel guilty over if you may not have been blessed with the patience required to enjoy caregiving. You have many other emotional gifts that God has blessed you with. You are very much a giver, being someone who desires to help many people who are in desperate and unGodly situations--it takes a great deal of stamina to deal with what you've been dealing with re: your parents. Money isn't everything and can't force you to love something you hate, just because you got paid to do it. <BR/><BR/>I think you should re-read Rho's verse from Matthew, and prayerfully reflect on the fact that you haven't been given (and WON'T be given) any situation that He can't help you through. Dealing with your parents in this way is a trying time and will continue to be so. But, despite not having children, I have serious doubts with the idea that without them you will lack caring, loving people who will help you when you reach that elderly state. God will take care of you then, just as He's doing now. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7253074264607624153.post-24612574053741973292008-12-10T08:46:00.000-05:002008-12-10T08:46:00.000-05:00Isn't that why they have nursing homes for old peo...Isn't that why they have nursing homes for old people to get care? I think you guys are waaaay too young to be worrying about that now. You have many more years ahead of you. At least you have a loving husband so you both can be there for each other. You are one huge step ahead of many of us!<BR/><BR/>Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.<BR/>Matthew 6:34Rhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879394449940324261noreply@blogger.com