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| "I Never Dreamed" Copyright (c) 2001 Debi Gentry In waking up this morning it came to my mind that I needed to get this article finished and sent to Denise. And along with those thoughts came a few other thoughts as well. Thoughts like "This is sure neat" and "I never thought I would ever be able to write anything that other people would be reading". I find that with every thing I have been through, God has really brought me a long ways. I would have never thought in my wildest dreams that I would be writing articles for News letters or for magazines. It was always my biggest dreams to write. But I just never thought it would ever happen for me! During many of these thoughts I would think about how it would sure be great to have a journal. As many times as I have found myself down and out....writing was always good therapy for me. Just to pull out a notebook and write down those emotions I was having right then was so very helpful to me. And to be able to jot down a Bible verse that helped me at that moment in need was great. Many times later, when I needed a refreshing moment I would go back and re-read my thoughts. I also had a place where I could write down prayer requests and then prayer answers. It was so awesome to write them down and then go back and re-read them. And see where and how God answered my prayers! Sometimes writing was a best friend! ( Jesus always my best fiend first ) And when I placed my dad in the nursing home I decided maybe that I would try to put a "Prayer Notebook/Journal" together. Then a few days later, I found myself getting started. It has been a different journey for me, but I have to admit...I am having a great time. Also during this time, I have started a "Caregiver’s Family Cookbook" I have been asking for recipes from Caregivers all over and would love to add them in this Cookbook. I have been trying to keep myself busy and get projects started that may be of some help to others out there. I believe that Caregivers are very special people and they have some great thoughts and abilities to share. Sometimes hidden behind the "life of a caregiver" role but never the less, the thoughts and abilities are there! And very important! As far as my every day life now, I continue to work evenings part-time as a supervisor over a cleaning crew. Also taking care of my father n law and mother n law 7 hours a week. And cleaning 2-3 houses on my own every other week. And a home-based buisness on the side. But I do so look forward in working on the projects that I believe the Lord has opened the doors too. I hope to have the books completed within a few months. I never dreamed that my biggest "dream" would happen. God is so great! Even in our darkest trials....our saddest times.... He brings good out of them! GOD IS SO GOOD!! God bless each one of you out there! |
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