Sandwich Season Sanity
Welcome to Sandwich Season:
Peace, joy, and wisdom for moms who are stretched thin in multigenerational caregiving, juggling parenting, grandparenting, and eldercare.
Take charge of reactions, set those oh-so-important boundaries, and find time for new passions and hobbies.
Sandwich Season Sanity
Practical and Spiritual Lessons From Caregiving and Parent-loss ft. Lois Flowers
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Sometimes life throws a curveball when you least expect it. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about resilience, faith, and finding peace amid chaos—like Lois Flowers’ story of surviving a traumatic brain injury or navigating her parents' last years without fear. We discuss:
- How fear influences caregiving and the importance of trusting God's plan
- Practical tips for capturing memories with loved ones
- The power of scripture, especially Psalm 139 and Deuteronomy 31:8, during difficult seasons
- Learning to surrender and find peace in God's sovereignty
- Encouragement for those walking through unexpected health crises or loss
Resources:
- Free 7-day devotional called Faith, Fear, and the God Who Goes Before Us
- Blog: https://www.loisflowers.com/
- Parent Loss page: https://www.loisflowers.com/help-for-parent-loss/
Bio:
Lois Flowers is a book editor, blogger and lifelong Midwesterner who values authenticity. She’s a wife of 31 years, mom of two young adult women, sixth of seven siblings and daughter of two parents in heaven.
The tagline of Lois’s blog is “Strength for Today, Hope for Tomorrow.” and she writes—one pilgrim to another—to encourage us all as we navigate the long walk home together.
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