Voices of Aging: Adult Children and Aging Parents Talk with God

by Missy Buchanan

Overview

Voice of the Adult Child, I wish my mother understood that there an only twenty-four hours in my day. Voice of the Aging Parent, I hate the thought of becoming a burden on my family members. In this collection of 20 heartfelt meditations, Missy Buchanan provide compassionate insight into two generations as they struggle with the fears and frustrations of aging. Each meditation, guides you through a scripture passage, presents pairs of meditations in which adult children and aging parents express their concerns to God, offers a "Moving Forward Together" section of practical action steps, closes with prayer, During a time of many transitions and uncertainties, this book can help you openly discuss sensitive issues with your loved ones and God.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780835813662
Publisher:	Upper Room Books
Publication date:	02/01/2015
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.30(d)

About the Author

Missy Buchanan is the author of two previous books, several articles and has been featured in numerous magazines, including Southern Living. She is a presenter of workshops and conferences for Southern Methodist University’s Cox School of Business, Mary Kay Cosmetics scientists, and the City of Plano, Texas. Buchanan is the Co-founder of Something to Celebrate, a business dedicated to helping women utilize their God-given creative gifts and has presented over 50 conferences and programs for women’s groups including many churches. Buchanan has made multiple appearances on national TV shows, including HGTV’s Smart Solutions and Lifetime TV’s Our Home. Missy Buchanan is the daily caregiver for her mother who resides in a senior living facility in the Dallas, Texas area.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

Doing the Best I Can Psalm 71:17-18 11

Cant Take It with You Matthew 6:19-21 15

The Car 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 19

Wisdom Job 12:11-13 23

Seasons Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 27

Memories Isaiah 43:18-19 31

Doctors and Hospitals 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 35

Parent/Child 1 Peter 5:3-6 39

Money 1 Timothy 6:10 43

Dignity John 13:34-35 47

Home Joshua 1:9 51

Siblings Romans 12:10-14 55

Stress Romans 5:3-5 59

Friends Mark 2:2-5 63

Holidays Ecclesiastes 3:12-14 67

Boundaries Mark 6:45-46 71

Death Romans 14:7-8 75

Laughter Proverbs 17:22 79

Off-center Ephesians 2:7-10 83

Change Philippians 3:12-14 87

About the Author 91