THE CARE RECEIVER'S WORLD :  LEAD WITH YOUR EARS

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"Post this at all the intersections, dear friends: Lead with your ears, follow up with your tongue, and let anger straggle along in the rear." James 1:19 MSG

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Bacaan tahunan:

Thoughts for the Day


When your aging parents do or say something you don't understand-or perhaps even feel offended by-think about what might be going through their minds. Talk to them and ask questions. Lead with your ears, not your tongue.

Consider what may be going through your parents' minds. They may be afraid of diminishing mental and physical abilities, concerned about being a burden to you and the rest of the family, or fearful of dying. They probably fear losing their independence or losing all control over their lives. Many older adults who lived through the Great Depression may fear spending money and worry about depleting their life savings. They may fear the future and the loneliness it could bring. The list goes on and on.


Consider this . . .

When your parents face a challenge, don't treat them differently-treat the circumstances differently. Assure them that your love and your respect stay the same. One important way to demonstrate that love and respect is to "lead with your ears, follow up with your tongue, and let anger straggle along in the rear."

Remind them that you are with them no matter what-and even more importantly, that God will never leave them nor forsake them.

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