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The Caregiver's Prayer
by L. G. Figgins → (All Poetry by L. G. Figgins)
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For those who care for others...I cared for my severely retarded sister when I was young; have worked in hospitals, nursing homes and private homes;helped to care for my eldest sister with cancer; I am now caring for my son...


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LORD,

When I am weary, give me strength:
Help me to remember that my fatigue
Pales to the pain and helplessness
Suffered by those in my care

When I am in despair, give me hope:
Help me to see beyond this moment
And remind me that our lives
Are ultimately in your hands

When I am angry, give me mercy:
Help me accept this emotion
Bestow grace to banish self-pity
Restore my equilibrium

When I am afraid, give me faith:
Help me to push through darkness
Give me the courage to go on
Not knowing what lies ahead...

     

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Reviewed by Dale Clark
Reviewed on May 17, 2005
You've a loving soul and you have
inspired me.

Reviewed by Dave Harm
Reviewed on March 19, 2005
Thank you for caregivers everywhere... we don't ask for pity or symphaty, just a little friendship, someone to listen, and keep us in your prayers... powerful write... I pray your son is OK...

Reviewed by C. McGovern-Bowen
Reviewed on March 19, 2005
Thank you for this heartfelt write, Linda. I pray for strenght, wisdom and equilibrium, too, as I care daily for my very dear mother, who has begun to slowly fades from this incarnation... Peace and blessing be with you, Poetess.
Carolyn

Reviewed on March 17, 2005
Linda,

Beautifully written prayer ... they will be answered; thanks for this exceptional poem!!

Blessings,

Robert

Reviewed by Katy Walsvik (Reader)
Reviewed on March 16, 2005
Linda, we seem to have somewhat parallel lives. My son has battled mental health evils, schizophrenia, bi-polar, and my dad is now struggling with dimentia. I stand in the middle of their agonies and this, your gentle, quietly pleading poem has helped my day, my outlook, my whole attitude.

I will keep this in my library in AD...BUT... I will also print it to carry with me, referring to it when I forget. The writing is so very accessible and so beautiful. Thank you. katy xox

Reviewed on March 13, 2005
May he guard your every moment

Reviewed by Andy Turner (Reader)
Reviewed on March 13, 2005
When to weary, may the holy spirit pray for you..

You gem of a lady..

Reviewed on March 13, 2005
beautiful prayer, written with conviction and courage. you will be rewarded very well when you get to heaven; that is for certain! god bless you, linda! the world needs more caring people like you! :)

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D

Reviewed by Joseph* OneLight*® (Reader)
Reviewed on March 13, 2005
What an extremely beautiful prayer.

I admire your strength
and pray for your peace.

Blessings,
Joseph

Reviewed by Aberjhani
Reviewed on March 13, 2005
So, Ma'am, I have just read this on a Sunday morning when the homecare assistant for my 83-year-old mother has not shown up. Therefore, I have gotten her up, assisted with washing, lifted her 200 pounds bodily into a wheel-chair, administered medications, prepared breakfast, called the agency to inquire about the absence of the professional assistant, told myself that the pain in my back will be ok, prayed all morning as I prayed all last night, and followed my friend Christie's advice to remember to breathe. What can I say except Thank You.

Reviewed by Rosemarie Skaine
Reviewed on March 13, 2005
Inspiring. R

Reviewed by m j hollingshead
Reviewed on March 13, 2005
very nice

Reviewed by Nordette Adams
Reviewed on March 13, 2005
Linda, yes, this was inspired. Simply beautiful. Amen.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on March 13, 2005
Thank You!!

Amen!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on March 12, 2005
a very moving prayer of strength and introspection in the light of unknwown experience ...


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