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| Because You Care: Spiritual Encouragement for Caregivers
Harvest House Publishers
Gift Book
ISBN 978-0-7369-4328-4
Retail Price: $12.99
Release Date: February 2012
Authors: Cecil Murphey and Twila Belk
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From the Back of the Book:
As someone
caring for an ill or elderly loved one, you understand that your role
can push you to the limit, press on every nerve—and yet fill you with a
deep sense of love and peace of mind.
Beloved authors
Cecil Murphey and Twila Belk know this too. Beautifully written and
full of gentle wisdom, their personal stories of caregiving will help
you face some of the ups and downs of your journey.
- Feeling guilty for doing too much, too little, or nothing at all
- Answering other’s well-meaning but insensitive questions
- Watching someone you dearly love suffer or die
Here are the stories from those living the life. Let their encouraging words lift your heart.
Book Excerpt:
(from the beginning)
This Is Who You Are
From Cec and Twila
Others may call you brave. They’ll use words like noble or sacrificial. They’ll
admire and applaud you because you’ve offered your life to make
yourself available to someone who needs a long-term caregiver.
“I couldn’t do what you’re doing for him,” a friend says.
You listen to
the words your friend speaks, and you like hearing the compliments. Yet
as you listen and smile, you don’t see yourself as exceptional. You’re
doing the right thing for someone you love, and that gives you peace.
You also know the reason you’ve devoted your energies to another person.
You can express
that reason in a single sentence: “I do it because I care.” You might
say it’s because you love the person, or you may do it because of a
strong sense of commitment to God and to your loved one. Regardless of
how you express yourself, you’re determined to give yourself as fully as
you can.
Some days you
may not feel like loving anyone. You get tired, lose your temper, or
think of the things you didn’t accomplish. During the worst times, you
wish the situation would change. And in those dark moments, you’ve
probably prayed, Dear Lord, please take this burden from me.
The situation
probably won’t change for a long time—perhaps years. It’s not the kind
of life you would have imagined. You probably envisioned living out your
years in blissful peace. Caring for your loved one wasn’t part of your
dream, but this is the life you have. Despite the moments of sadness,
perhaps even regret, your answer remains the same: “I care.”
Taken from: Because You Care.
Text Copyright © 2012 by Cecil Murphey, Twila Belk. Artwork Copyright ©
2012 by Betty Fletcher. Published by Harvest House Publishers, Eugene,
Oregon. Used by permission.
Bios
Twila Belk and
Cecil (Cec) Murphey are both long-term caregivers for their spouses.
Twila, aka the Gotta Tell Somebody Gal, is a writer and speaker who
loves to brag on God. She works fulltime with Cec as his manager,
personal assistant, and biggest fan. Cec is a veteran author who has
written or co-written more than 125 published books, including the
bestsellers 90 Minutes in Heaven (with Don Piper) and Gifted Hands (with
Dr. Ben Carson). His books have sold in the millions and have brought
hope and encouragement to countless readers around the world. Cec and
Twilas’ second co-authored book, Heavenly Company: Entertaining Angels Unaware (Guideposts Books), released in August 2012.
For more info about Twila, visit: www.gottatellsomebody.com.
For more info about Cec, visit: www.cecilmurphey.com.
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Helpful Articles by Twila Belk:
- Waiting and Wondering: http://www.encouragementcafe.
com/2012/04/16/finding-peace/ - Insensitive Remarks: http://www.encouragementcafe.
com/2012/04/17/quick-to- listen-slow-to-speak/ - Toenail Love: http://www.encouragementcafe.
com/2012/04/18/humble-example/ - Because You Care, You’ll Care for Yourself: http://www.encouragementcafe.
com/2012/04/19/to-do-list-for- caregivers/ - Caregivers Need Encouragement: http://www.encouragementcafe.
com/2012/04/20/support-system/
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