The Greatest Burden The Greatest Blessing: Caregiving stories of hope, humility, and love

Nothing can prepare you for the call. It might rouse you from a deep sleep in the middle of the night or come over time, but chances are it will come when you least expect it. You will almost certainly be unprepared, yet your decision to answer it-whether by choice or circumstance-will change lives. And not just the care recipient's life. Through tales of love, courage, hope, and humility, readers of The Greatest Burden, The Greatest Blessing will gain insight and inspiration from this unique collection of personal caregiving stories.Discover the often-unseen power, beauty, and blessings of caring for a loved oneFind comfort and hope in shared experiencesRecognize and appreciate that you are not alone in this journeyTransform your view on caregiving and its lasting impactThis book aims the spotlight onto caregivers, each of whom answered the call to care for a loved one dealing with addiction, aging parents, ALS, Alzheimer's, cancer, Down syndrome, heart disease, paralysis, Parkinson's, PTSD, and many more. Readers will also learn about one of the most difficult parts of caregiving-care for the caregiver. How much stress, loneliness, fear, anxiety, mental and physical pain, and in some cases, financial burden, can we handle? As you will discover in The Greatest Burden, The Greatest Blessing there's almost nothing we can't endure in the name of love.