for caregivers

I see a bridge of rainbow love -

sometimes the foundations are crumbling a little -


the hand rails are worn with use -



Caregivers are this bridge of rainbow love which flows between this physical life and what comes next -


helping in tangible ways -


and being there in ways too many to be counted.



The tender touches, transportation to medical appointments -

sleeping with one ear open to a call in the night.



Preparing special foods for waning appetites - advocating for the best treatment - and constantly stretched - to have enough energy - to do enough for self to keep going.



So here is a quiet place - to restore your soul.






As you walk through the valley of the shadow of death -


know that Source - LOVE - is with you.



Know that as your soul anguishes - you are not alone.



The soul of your loved one is in transition -


and you are there - and those who love you are with you.




In this time of just doing the next thing - connecting may be tough - and our thoughts are with you.


Yes, likely you dread the end - when the loved one’s physical body dies and their soul travels onward - and yet you long for them to have peace and relief of suffering.




So in this moment - may peace and care be with you.

For some practical online resources:


Lotsa Helping Hands

and a blog about online caregiver resources




May you reap the blessings you share -



Sylvia

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Oh, dear Sylvia,
Thank you for leading me to this post.  I am weeping, but they are gentle tears.  I feel so safe and sheltered in that beautiful quiet place - to restore your soul.  And I know that the pain in my heart will not take up residence there forever, because the deep graces of watching over the slow sacred time of transition are profound.  Sometimes I forget that!, sometimes I think I simply cannot do this anymore.  But how could I turn away from the sacred?
 
I appreciate you so much, and all the wisdom and beauty and deep compassion found in Gaia!  You help me return to the deep peace and strength and knowing of LOVE’s presence.
 
Peace and Love,
Jeannie

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Hi, Jeannie - I rejoice that the quiet place helped your weeping flow.  Those tears help clear the toxins on many levels. 


How tiring and soul draining caregiving can be - also on so many levels.

[sitting quietly with you - in the grief, in the tiredness, in the grace]


Offering you some chunks of fresh fruit - and other nourishing gentle food.


praying for you and your mother -



peace and love -


Sylvia

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Oh, sweet Sylvia.  Your perfect kindness leaves me speechless!  Bless you.  Thank you.  Deep bows.  And so many tears….

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Hi, Jeannie [quietly present with you in your tears].



compassion flowing -



Sylvia

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Thank You..all of you. My Dad is now home and all prayers & good energies are and were greatly appreciated. God Bless each and every one of you.
I cannot say how knowing that I was not alone has helped me..and will continue helping not only me but my Dad and Mom..Thank You all very much please keep energies comming I cannot do it without you.
Blessings,Peace & Love to all..
Mickie

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Hi, Mickie - I'm glad your dad is home.  I hope he and you and your mom all have strong “skin life” support - as well that found online.  You may find some of the resources linked at the end of the first post in this thread useful.

You're welcome to e-mail me here on Gaia anytime - if I'm at home, I tend to check in pretty frequently and reply relatively quickly.


gentle blessings and love to you -


Sylvia