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Welcome From Chuck Graham

Trapped... Lonely... Frustrated... Exhausted... Disappointed... Afraid... Angry... Unsure

Sound familiar?

In our search for new areas of encouragement, one has stood out... Caregivers... those who give their time and energy to care for someone else. Sometimes it's a role they've chosen, sometimes it has been thrust upon them. Always there is dedication, responsibility and devotion. But what they do is demanding work that in time can sap their strength, erode their hope, and steal their joy. They begin the day exhausted, frustrated, lonely, and often forgotten. And each day wears them down just a little more.

John McMath, a Ciloa Director, first suggested doing something to meet the needs of Caregivers. In our discussions, it quickly became apparent that we not only wanted to encourage them, but also help others understand what these wonderful people are going through and how they, too, can encourage them. So we shared John's vision in a Note of Encouragement to see how much interest there might be.

The response was immediate and direct... Please do this! They told of situations involving cancer, Alzheimer's, autoimmune diseases, chronic medical conditions, mental illness, depression, grief, stress, unemployment, divorce, single parenting, financial difficulties, and aging, to name just a few.

And we learned something important. This isn't just about a doctor or nurse, a parent or spouse. Caregivers include many others. When all is said and done, a Caregiver is anyone who cares for and tends to the needs of another person struggling with life, for whatever reason or cause.

After much prayer, we decided to create a special place on our web site for Caregivers. It will not be static nor depend just on us. We will begin with what we know, and as we learn new approaches, tactics, and areas of need, we will share that information. Our site will be ever-changing to meet the many needs of Caregivers.

Just as important, we want to hear from those who visit us. We want to know what has worked, what hasn't, what caused problems, what can be used, what should be avoided. And we want to share your thoughts, advice, concerns, and hope. Together we can help millions around the world who are struggling with each passing day.

Whether you're a Caregiver or wanting to help one who is, I pray you'll find our site useful. This is truly a time and a place where we can encourage each other, as long as it is called Today!

Take care & be God's

Chuck

Chuck Graham
Executive Director

Encouraging one another as long as it is called Today!
www.ciloa.org

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