Everyday caregiving is indeed uncharted territory and happens to be one of the toughest jobs there can ever be. Care giving can suddenly become the responsibility for any one at any age without notice. In order to be an effective person and not burn out, one must take the necessary steps to keep life balanced in terms of what one as a human being can and cannot do but yet still pursue individual self -worth. After 8 years of caregiving experience, I have used these tips to fixate my life in becoming both a doctoral candidate as well as maintaining a successful ministry without caregiver neglect. Under the circumstances, I could have easily given up and settled for mediocre in terms of career and ministry. But it takes prayer, wisdom, patience, dedication, hard work, faith and hope to be able to juggle these daily endeavors and yet uphold quality service. There are no regrets. I do believe that the journey and the disappointments along the way form who you are. My hope is that you will see yourself as a winner and as you care give become the best that you were destined to be. My prayers continually go out for both you and your care recipients.
