
Practical and Spiritual Lessons From Caregiving and Parent-loss ft. Lois Flowers
Sandwich Season Sanity
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Sometimes life throws a curveball when you least expect it. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about resilience, faith, and finding peace amid chaos—like Lois Flowers’ story of surviving a traumatic brain injury or navigating her parents' last years without fear. We discuss:
- How fear influences caregiving and the importance of trusting God's planPractical tips for capturing memories with loved onesThe power of scripture, especially Psalm 139 and Deuteronomy 31:8, during difficult seasonsLearning to surrender and find peace in God's sovereigntyEncouragement for those walking through unexpected health crises or loss
Resources:
- Free 7-day devotional called Faith, Fear, and the God Who Goes Before UsBlog: https://www.loisflowers.com/Parent Loss page: https://www.loisflowers.com/help-for-parent-loss/
Bio:
Lois Flowers is a book editor, blogger and lifelong Midwesterner who values authenticity. She’s a wife of 31 years, mom of two young adult women, sixth of seven siblings and daughter of two parents in heaven.
The tagline of Lois’s blog is “Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow.” and she writes—one pilgrim to another—to encourage us all as we navigate the long walk home together.
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