Sandwich Season Sanity
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Sandwich Season Sanity
Caregiving Special Needs Children and Aging Parents ft. Kelly Hall
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On this episode, I’m welcoming Kelly Hall—host of the Unshakable Hope podcast, author, Bible teacher, and seasoned caregiver. Kelly shares her profound journey of raising four children (three with special needs) amidst the unique challenges of military life, alongside navigating her own health struggles and ongoing caregiving responsibilities. We get into the emotional and spiritual complexities of caregiving across generations, highlighting the overwhelming moments, the importance of surrender over control, and how faith, scripture, and prayer became their anchors during times of uncertainty.
Listeners will find comfort and practical wisdom as Kelly recounts powerful stories of God’s provision, from tangible miracles in moments of need to the sustaining peace found in daily prayer and specific scriptures. The conversation also addresses the transition to caring for aging parents while balancing the needs of one’s own family, emphasizing that God’s love and sovereignty are constant—even when life doesn’t go as planned. Kelly’s experience is a reminder that while the caregiving journey can feel chaotic and isolating, hope is always within reach. Be sure to check out more resources at kellyhall.org and tune in for inspiration, encouragement, and practical support for your own sandwich season.
Resources:
Unshakable Hope Podcast YouTube
Kelly’s Bio:
Kelly hosts the Unshakable Hope podcast and is an author, Bible teacher, and speaker. She has a unique family story of raising four children, three with special needs, in the constantly challenging world of the Air Force followed by an unexpected journey into chronic illness and ongoing caregiving, She is intimately familiar with the ache of unanswered prayers, so her greatest joy is helping others discover the hope that holds us even when life shakes us. She lives in AZ and enjoys the beauty of the desert with her husband of 39 years, 2 adult daughters and a super smart service dog named Skylar.
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