A Guided Journal for the Caregiver's Soul

 

Quickly move from 'how-to endure' the struggle of caregiving to receiving its graces and blessings and draw closer to God.

Gain strength and hope. See your caregiving journey through a new lens brought to light through beautiful imagery, wisdom-filled content, prayers, meditations, and guided reflection questions...and plenty of space for personal journaling.

Build resilience and draw encouragement from your faith in a few sacred moments each day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Caring for another person places you in one of the most intimate, grace-filled journeys you can make."

 

From Chapter One: Are You Struggling to Find Enough Time?

About The Book

Visually exquisite, personally engaging, spiritually nourishing.

If you are like most people, you want to know that what you do matters. Often, it is difficult to see on your own. That is why every caregiver needs a companion.

Think of The Caregiver's Companion as your personal guide, walking with you, acknowledging your feelings, joining you in your struggles, and encouraging you to draw strength and hope from your faith.

Whether you're newly stepping into caregiving, helping from a distance or you've been caring for someone for quite a while, you will find spiritual nourishment and practical guidance on every page.

You will find yourself and your journey transforming into something beautiful that you can carry with you for the rest of your life.

A peek inside...

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Praise for the Caregiver's Companion

"In The Caregiver's Companion, the authors provide a supportive, insightful, and practical guide for anyone engaged with caregiving. This valuable spiritual resource resonates with wisdom and compassion gained by those who have experienced the hills and valleys of caregivers."

~ JOYCE RUPP, AUTHOR OF PRAYING OUR GOODBYES

"Working together to create this lovely guided journal, Debra Kelsey-Davis and Kelly Johnson have brought their extensive personal experiences caring for their loved ones to bear to help others find peace in their caregiving journeys."

~AMY GOYER, AUTHOR OF JUGGLING LIFE, WORK, AND CAREGIVING

"This terrific new Catholic resource brightens the day for anyone lostin the busyness of caring for a loved one. If you'd love a well-deserved pat on the back and some soothing balm for your careworn soul, The Caregiver's Companion is for you!"

~M. DONNA MACLEOD, AUTHOR OF THE SEASON OF HOPE SERIES 

"When you're serving as a caregiver for a loved one, life can feel overwhelming. Debra Kelsey-Davis and Kelly Johnson have created a beautiful gift that reminds those of us who care for our loved ones that we are never alone in this journey. The Caregiver's Companion is intended to be an interactive tool to accompany and support caregivers through the challenges we face and to remind us to savor the blessings as well. It's exactly what I need to help me accompany my parents with generosity, trust and faith!"

~LISA M. HENDEY, AUTHOR OF THE GRACE OF YES

"Caregiving can sometimes feel like a cloud that never leaves you, a twilight world that is neither night nor day. The Caregiver's Companion journal will help you get--and keep--your bearings. It will help convert the ongoing task of caregiving from drudgery to loving encounters. By covering all the key elements that caregivers need to reflect on and work through, this journal will begin as a companion and become a keepsake."

~JIM HEALY, AUTHOR, SPEAKER AND PRESIDENT OF ROOTED IN LOVE

Meet the Authors

Hi, we're Kelly Johnson & Deb Kelsey-Davis, co-authors of The Caregiver's Companion and co-founders of Nourish for Caregivers.

Our passion for creating this guided journal came from our own personal caregiving experiences. We know, without our faith, we would never have been able to see our blessings or learn how to accept and embrace our circumstances.

Knowing Christ and trusting God has provided a bedrock of sustaining graces and moments of joy.  And we want the same for you.

Thank you for letting us join you on your caregiving journey.  You are not alone. You are loved and beloved. Your hands are holy, the caring you do is holy.

May the hope, love, and peace that alone comes from Christ fill you and sustain you.

Stay nourished,

Kelly and Deb

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A closer look...Behind the Scenes

Watch as we take a walk to reveal our book cover. See who made a guest appearance!

What's next? Find out.

This all came about how? Meet our editor and listen in as we reminisce and laugh aloud talking about the most unusual way we became a team and why.

It's not exactly what you might imagine. We had no idea what to expect and that's why we're sharing this with you...so you get a first-hand account of what it's like to have your work edited for publishing.

Another Inside Peek...How our book came to life with its gorgeous cover and inside art. Meet the Creative Team from Ave Maria Press.

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