This morning, something beautiful happened. My mom went to Bible study with a friend. It’s a part of her routine that I’d somehow forgotten about in the recent rush of doctors and hospital stays.

And suddenly, I was alone.

I found myself at the breakfast table, coffee in hand, listening. Not to noise, not to a list of to-do’s running through my brain, but to birdsong. Just birdsong.

The hum of the fridge. The clink of my spoon against the mug. The quiet creak of the house stretching into the morning.

And then… my soul went silent.

I felt everything settle. My shoulders dropped. My jaw unclenched. And in that stillness, I simply was.

Not planning, not helping, not preparing. Just sitting. Breathing. Thinking. Running through my day.

And most importantly, I found myself praying and praising.

In that small window of quiet, I let myself be held. I whispered thanks. I asked for strength. I smiled at the sunlight. I told my weary body, “It’s okay to rest for a moment.”

It wasn’t long. But it was enough. And I embraced it fully.

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Lean Into the Peace

These quiet pockets of time are sacred. They’re not empty—they’re full of peace, of breath, of the gentle nudging of God’s presence.

Psalm 91:4 says,

“He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”

That’s what these moments feel like: being covered, shielded, and gently wrapped in grace.

As caregivers, we’re not often granted hours of solitude. But God doesn’t need hours to show up. Sometimes, all He needs is five quiet minutes to press peace into your heart.

So when the moment comes—don’t rush to fill the silence. Sit in it. Breathe in it. Let your soul exhale.

Because in those quiet moments, we find our refuge. And we remember that we’re not doing this alone. Lean into Him.

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Caregiver Hack of the Week

Let quiet be your reset button.
You don’t need an hour-long spa day to reset—sometimes, five peaceful minutes at the breakfast table can do wonders. When the house goes still, resist the urge to rush into the next task. Instead, breathe deeply. Close your eyes. Pray. Let God meet you in the stillness, and soak in the calm before the next wave rolls in. You’re welcome.

See you at the next stop!