After caregiving for and losing her 18-year-old son, Robert, with profound medical needs, Juli Henderson found hope by embracing her journey through the power of voice.
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Over coffee, we laugh, cry, and learn from each other. These women are strong, caring moms who know how to navigate the hard decisions for their loved ones, and they are generous in sharing that knowledge with others like them. Over the years in my caregiving journey, I became very weary. That is not news to anyone who has been or is a caregiver.
I see you. I desire to speak to you and for you, but only because I am one of you. Â I step into this space gently and with the wisdom I pray God has given me to speak. This is a sacred space. This is a place with a deep well. This is our holy ground where we have wrestled privately and openly with much caution. Â No one just rides into this space on a white horse to claim a seat here to fix us. These seats are for the weary travelers who have crossed mountains, rushing water
Thank you for your swift and heartfelt responses to our Caregiver Survey! I’ve read your thoughts, suggestions and desires. Your clarity has given us a powerful roadmap forward.