I wrote a portion of this song in January - but finished it this week after the events at Covenant Presbyterian Church and the Covenant School. Gracie sang it Wednesday afternoon - and her heart broke as she sang these lyrics based in Psalm 102.

Some heartaches we face defy words - but words are not always required. In those moments, we groan, and "...grieve with those who grieve and mourn with those who mourn."

Our church home for many years, we watched with great sorrow to see the unspeakable tragedy at Covenant Presbyterian Church

I often encounter fellow caregivers struggling in horrific circumstances. And, I just as often unexpectedly encounter folks from all sorts of backgrounds who fight to find solid ground as caregivers. In this episode, I share some of those encounters and ask what your thoughts are about their circumstances - and what I offered.

Author John Eldredge.

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All too often, caregivers fly under the radar and are often overlooked. Even when seen, many don't know what to say.

Sometimes, it's not about what you say, but how long you stay.

My friend Kathy Harris, ( www.divinedetours.com ) talks about her books and the writing process, the long career she's had in the Nashville music business, and her journey as a caregiver.

American Family Radio's Jim Stanley shares his thoughts on grief, sorrow, and ministry.

How many caregivers put their lives on hold until their caregiving journey improves or ends?

Is that a good idea?

I recently discussed something I am doing - while serving as a full-time caregiver, and invited fellow caregivers to do the same.

We can always live in the wreckage of our past and wonder what could have been - but is that helpful? Hoping for a better past is futile.

C.S. Lewis stated, "You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."

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