tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post2547391019996624486..comments2023-08-16T00:46:09.790-07:00Comments on The Caregiver's Devotional: The Wounded Caregiver and Why We Should Put On the Armor of GodDeborah L. Altenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12890648780202027025noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-38421928903959685072019-01-12T10:41:04.209-08:002019-01-12T10:41:04.209-08:00Thanks Christina. Of course, after the battle is d...Thanks Christina. Of course, after the battle is done is when I see how I could have "fought" better. Thank God for his mercies. Deborah L. Altenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890648780202027025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-72408473439888888952019-01-07T21:39:11.134-08:002019-01-07T21:39:11.134-08:00Such quick insight after the battle. I would not s...Such quick insight after the battle. I would not so quickly realize the Spiritual attack.. I tend to be deceived by my eyes - thinking the battle is in the flesh. Sometimes it is. But an "accuser" - sounds like spiritual warfare. <br /><br />I'm glad you found peace again and what a tremendous blessing to have that kind of fellowship, for your dad to be so lifted up.<br /><br />Happy New Year indeed - may the peace and resilience continue. Christina https://www.blogger.com/profile/18213823461957526485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-68471190251717312812019-01-07T11:19:33.508-08:002019-01-07T11:19:33.508-08:00Thanks Julie.Thanks Julie.Deborah L. Altenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890648780202027025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-77687418029692012262019-01-07T11:19:06.038-08:002019-01-07T11:19:06.038-08:00So true. I forget it's a daily thing. Thanks J...So true. I forget it's a daily thing. Thanks Jessica.Deborah L. Altenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890648780202027025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-28098770324378608662019-01-07T11:17:29.582-08:002019-01-07T11:17:29.582-08:00So true. I always think I'm prepared but once ...So true. I always think I'm prepared but once in a while I let something go instead of preparing myself. Hope that makes sense. Thanks Chloe.Deborah L. Altenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890648780202027025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-12652935816199521572019-01-07T11:16:09.552-08:002019-01-07T11:16:09.552-08:00It's a wonderful thing. Part of the armor shou...It's a wonderful thing. Part of the armor should be on all the time. Some of it protects, some of it moves us into battle. Like the sword and shoes, those are fighting things. But yeah, I definitely love the shield and helmet. Deborah L. Altenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890648780202027025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-83828251530775362052019-01-07T11:14:00.368-08:002019-01-07T11:14:00.368-08:00I remember writing that part about throwing my arm...I remember writing that part about throwing my armor and I had to chuckle. What was I thinking. Now, of course, I see how I could have handled things better. Suiting up in God's armor is easy, keeping it on has proven to be harder than I thought. But yeah, how awesome is God's mercy? Thanks for your insights Stephen.Deborah L. Altenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890648780202027025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-45659418571792862202019-01-07T11:11:05.158-08:002019-01-07T11:11:05.158-08:00Thanks Ava.Thanks Ava.Deborah L. Altenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890648780202027025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-52096258639443369282019-01-07T11:07:08.854-08:002019-01-07T11:07:08.854-08:00Thanks Anne. That means a lot coming from a fellow...Thanks Anne. That means a lot coming from a fellow caregiver. Encouragement goes such a long way and it's definitely a booster to continue in this calling. Thanks again.Deborah L. Altenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890648780202027025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-69324299077625016452019-01-07T10:09:04.534-08:002019-01-07T10:09:04.534-08:00Yes, we need to wear God's armor! I enjoyed yo...Yes, we need to wear God's armor! I enjoyed your post!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02183972609106305471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-62588814107358062792019-01-07T09:08:22.484-08:002019-01-07T09:08:22.484-08:00It is so important to suit up in the armor of God ...It is so important to suit up in the armor of God daily! Thanks for the reminder. Jessica Brodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285199192032793213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-62444729232619881452019-01-06T21:02:40.456-08:002019-01-06T21:02:40.456-08:00Thanks for sharing these thoughts. Conflict is an ...Thanks for sharing these thoughts. Conflict is an inevitable part of every relationship, especially during stressful times, so it’s important to be prepared to deal with it in a Godly way. Chloe Flanagannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-90582577860704345192019-01-06T15:27:50.403-08:002019-01-06T15:27:50.403-08:00Putting on the armor of God each and every moment....Putting on the armor of God each and every moment. I pray I will always remember His armor is protecting me.Melissa Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05180284059716992887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-58260916162052788682019-01-06T13:57:51.452-08:002019-01-06T13:57:51.452-08:00Hi Deborah. That image of throwing our armor inste...Hi Deborah. That image of throwing our armor instead of wearing it is profound. It means we are using some protective resources as offenses weapons, which, of course, is offensive and hurtful. Thank God for His hand after those times when we lose it. He extends mercy and, for those who are committed to Him, favor. Such blessings as we continue to strive Him.Stephen De La Vegahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03511400771242196397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-33878556596283998572019-01-06T12:57:08.217-08:002019-01-06T12:57:08.217-08:00Thank you for your honesty. It has encouraged me t...Thank you for your honesty. It has encouraged me today 😁Avahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758237607906651946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-47408794864848776972019-01-05T17:27:17.626-08:002019-01-05T17:27:17.626-08:00Deborah, I so appreciate you and how you care for ...Deborah, I so appreciate you and how you care for your aging parents. Having walked a similar road with my mother for many years I have a sense of what you are going through. Caregiving is such a hard and lonely job and one of the toughest aspects of the responsibility, is when others weigh in with advice, criticism etc suggesting they know how it could be done better or differently. I think it is so complicated because everyone grieves so differently, processing things at different rates and ways. This adds to the tension about what should happen, and how and when things should be done. I think That most of us do the best we can, with the resources we have. And when someone is doing their best, we should all try to encourage and support them as they do one of the most emotionally, spiritually and physically taxing tasks of walking alongside someone in the autumn of their life. . Blessings to you as you care for your parents. They are fortunate to have you supporting them. So few people are so blessed to have a daughter who is willing to do what you do for them. Anne Mackie Morellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01060145695124505056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-89373787084872450842019-01-05T14:39:59.492-08:002019-01-05T14:39:59.492-08:00LOL. Yes, I figured it was you. It's that writ...LOL. Yes, I figured it was you. It's that writing style you know? Thanks D. An encouraging word from you is always welcome. Deborah L. Altenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890648780202027025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-2689258247653823242019-01-04T19:24:25.805-08:002019-01-04T19:24:25.805-08:00That one was from me, Deanne, even though it says ...That one was from me, Deanne, even though it says I'm unknown!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14007296990333661057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-60488534276675973822019-01-04T19:23:16.130-08:002019-01-04T19:23:16.130-08:00Oh dearest friend, I'm so sorry you had to go ...Oh dearest friend, I'm so sorry you had to go through open warfare! Being the non-confronter I am, I can't imagine having to do this but I know you did better than you thought you did and exhaustion probably had a lot to do with your letting your shield slip a little. God has you covered, even if you didn't think to put on your armor. You are a child of the King, a joint heir with Jesus and He strengthens you whether you remember to ask or not. Love you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14007296990333661057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-21072324763435404052019-01-04T15:57:26.585-08:002019-01-04T15:57:26.585-08:00Thanks Jessica. I'm sure there will be a few c...Thanks Jessica. I'm sure there will be a few chinks in my armor, but at least it's on. Deborah L. Altenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890648780202027025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-48045244862293946962019-01-04T15:14:08.500-08:002019-01-04T15:14:08.500-08:00I love the story AND I love the pledge to wear the...I love the story AND I love the pledge to wear the armor of God in 2019! Thanks for this!Jessica Brodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01285199192032793213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-2275198749054180032019-01-04T10:03:15.250-08:002019-01-04T10:03:15.250-08:00Thanks so much Carrie. Miss you terribly and our a...Thanks so much Carrie. Miss you terribly and our amazing fellowship times. Will have to catch up soon. And yeah, I thought that day would never end and hopefully I did come out stronger and wiser. Glad you enjoyed the short story, that encourages me to keep writing. And BTW, you're always a great encourager.Deborah L. Altenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890648780202027025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-86082394916642116702019-01-04T10:01:02.936-08:002019-01-04T10:01:02.936-08:00Yes, that armor should be the first thing we put o...Yes, that armor should be the first thing we put on. I hope to burn that message into my forehead. LOL. The God of Angel Armies ... I love that.Deborah L. Altenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12890648780202027025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-33409509622612978382019-01-04T09:42:40.332-08:002019-01-04T09:42:40.332-08:00Wow! I am so sorry you had to go through the pain...Wow! I am so sorry you had to go through the pain, however so blessed that you came out stronger and wiser. You have such a beautiful way of putting it all in writing. The short story at the end was perfect. Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298592474645185286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-992676866975084587.post-52619694560614213122019-01-04T07:58:05.034-08:002019-01-04T07:58:05.034-08:00Good insights. I often forget the battle never cea...Good insights. I often forget the battle never ceases and to suit up everyday with God's armor is essential. Your comment about God fighting for us made me remember He is often referred to as "the God of angels armies" in the Bible. JULIE ANNE CAVEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02108851158758495036noreply@blogger.com