The Heart of Caregiving - 254
03/12/25 • 29 min
Caregiving is hard and holy work. It's found in the quiet, unseen moments, the late nights, the tired mornings, and the endless cycle of giving without expecting anything in return. If you've ever felt unseen or worn out on the caregiving journey, you're not alone.
In this episode, Jess Ronne and I discuss the real challenges of caregiving: the emotional weight, exhaustion, and quiet strength it takes to keep showing up. Drawing on our experience, we share how we learned to balance grit and grace while learning to trust the Lord. Whether you're a caregiver or know someone who is, this episode will remind you that you're not alone. You are seen. You are enough. And you are doing holy work.
Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/the-heart-of-caregiving/
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Caregiving is hard and holy work. It's found in the quiet, unseen moments, the late nights, the tired mornings, and the endless cycle of giving without expecting anything in return. If you've ever felt unseen or worn out on the caregiving journey, you're not alone.
In this episode, Jess Ronne and I discuss the real challenges of caregiving: the emotional weight, exhaustion, and quiet strength it takes to keep showing up. Drawing on our experience, we share how we learned to balance grit and grace while learning to trust the Lord. Whether you're a caregiver or know someone who is, this episode will remind you that you're not alone. You are seen. You are enough. And you are doing holy work.
Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/the-heart-of-caregiving/
Popular episodes for you to listen to:
https://conniealbers.com/avoid-mom-burnout-and-stay-refreshed/
https://conniealbers.com/navigating-grief-with-danita-jenae/
https://conniealbers.com/praying-mom/
If you enjoy listening to Equipped To Be, would you kindly leave a review and a five-star rating? It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them, too. Thank you ~ Connie
Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/
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