Spiritual Formation Catalyst
Working to help people respond to the Spirit's call in the midst
of their everyday lives so that they may experience what Jesus describes as,
"life to the full."
The pressures of caregiving and the realities of long-term illness have brought out big emotions for me to deal with, including anger.
In the past, anger was not a go-to emotion in my response to circumstances.
Today, the actions and words of others around me bring me quickly to anger.
I have had to learn how to deal with anger so it does not interfere with my caregiving, but also so it does not damage my spirit and resilience.
Daniel has been a seeker his entire life, seeking a deeper relationship with Abba Father. He has served as pastor for American Baptist churches in New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. His passion is to "help people encounter God in the midst of their everyday lives." He writes with a transparency intended to allow others to see the struggles that lead to healing and life. Daniel currently serves as Spiritual Formation Catalyst for A Place in the Conversation.
Daniel's journey was disrupted when the doctor said, "You have stage IV colon cancer." Questions of "Why" and "If only" crowded his mind. Can one encounter God in the midst of a cancer journey? Join this seeker as he shares the pain and joys of this journey not of his choosing. Daniel's wife, Nancy, joins in sharing some of her thoughts, and feelings as she watches her husband fight his battle.
I agree. I have a lot of anger not only being a caregiver but also needing help myself for what should be normal things It can be overwhelming ro be on either side at times. Thank you for sharing this!!