Hope For The Caregiver | Situational Awareness
June 24, 2023
00:48:13
"Hope for the Caregiver," with Peter Rosenberger, is a weekly broadcast strengthening fellow caregivers.
Being aware of what’s happening around you is paramount for being prepared when you are a caregiver, and Peter offers some insight into how he does it with Gracie. We hear a quick update on Gracie’s journey and Peter helps us consider, “Are we a visible testament for others in our own demise?”
Revisiting the program with Robert J. Morgan; long-time caregiver, pastor, and author of, Then Sings My Soul, insightful books about the importance of hymns to a believer.
Peter offers caregivers a welfare check. Speaking to our Isolation, Doctor Visit, Dental Health, Diet, the 3 D’s if you will, Finances and our Spiritual Life.
Peter gives us some details about getting his new book and then spends the rest of the program with his publisher and fellow caregiver, Lieutenant Colonel, retired, Oliver North.
Peter revisits his special Memorial Day Program with Chaplain Lt. Colonel Ret. Michael Frazier.
Peter gives us another angle on our safety as family caregivers and also touches on his new book, A Minute For Caregivers.
As we care for our loved ones, we need to also build our lives to be as strong as possible and flexibility is the key. Many storms will come and if we are rigid, we will break. We trust God His best, in His time, and the blessing of AFR.
Financial Counselor/Advisor, Emily Boothroyd of Merit Financial Advisors, joins Peter to talk about some rules of thumb in finances for family caregivers who may be struggling or know someone who is facing decisions that may be difficult.
One More Thought on Safety
Peter begins with a cautionary tale saying, “Signing a prenup? Know what the boundaries are – Forewarned is Forearmed! “
…and give yourself some time to grieve properly BEFORE considering remarriage, letting God’s purpose be your plumb-line. It takes what it takes! Get your MBA from God in the book of Proverbs.
Peter’s report from Cameroon.
“Should” & “Need”: get rid of those thoughts and words. They will take you into a place of lies from the enemy. Christ is our safe place, our shelter. Lean into Him in times of difficulty.
Also, for those who think they have something to add to the conversation, Peter offers two thoughts:
1. Know your audience. 2. Know your message.
Peter talks to us about how small efforts in the right direction can pay off in big ways. Zechariah 4:10 warn, “Do not despise small beginnings.” It’s in you; let it out!
Live life IN your circumstances, don’t wait until the circumstances change.
Peter encourages us this week with Safety First.
Pursue “healthy” and “happy” will find you! The path to safety will always be found in the person of Christ, so when panic begins to set-in, RUN to Christ.
Our World Has Changed
These days answering our phones can be risky business! Scam, intentional misleadings of all forms, anything can become a safety issue.
Peter shares reflections of the impact of death but also it’s death’s defeat as our Savoir came out of the tomb in triumph!
Peter's heart is heavy as he talks about the shooting at Covenant Church School in Nashville, he and Gracie's form home and church. Much of the program focuses on how we can trust our God in the very hard things of life as Peter share his losses with us all.
The world of caregiving is a big tent that includes unique individuals and many different situations. Peter shares some of his own experiences and hard-learned lessons to encourage you and enlarge your perspective about your own unique predicament.
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Peter welcomes John Eldredge to the program. Eldredge is the author of many books, including Captivating: Unveiling The Mystery of a Woman’s Heart and Wild at Heart.
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This week on Hope For the Caregiver, Peter chats with a mentor, Kathy Harris.
Kathy is an author by way of a "divine detour" into the Nashville entertainment business. She’s also a caregiver and had many other detours along the way, while managing to fulfill some of her earliest dreams.
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A couple of guests join Peter this week at the AFR studios in Tupelo Mississippi.
Jim Stanley and then Bert Harper bring their experiences in the world of caregiving to the table in a couple of helpful conversations for you to enjoy.
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This week shares his dream with us in an encouragement for us. He says, find a way to revisit those things that we feel strongly about. For peter, it’s been a dream to write songs that connect well with others.
He also has encouragement for those who might have a book in their heart by sharing his writing journey, and we get an update on Gracie’s Denver medical visit with her Surgeons.
This week we revisit a program from 2022 with Dr. Ramon Flores, discussing the differences between chronic and acute pain management, what you as a caregiver need to know as well as some questions to ask.
"Hope for the Caregiver," with Peter Rosenberger, is a weekly broadcast strengthening fellow caregivers.
LIVE on Saturday mornings at 7:00AM.
Encore on Sunday evenings at 10:00PM.
Healthy VS Happy!
Joining Peter for part of the program this week, retired Seattle police officer, Lance Basney with helpful information for those struggling with a loved-one who is out of control or threatening because of mental or substance abuse issues.
Pursuing Healthiness Instead of Happiness!
