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Behold
Anointing Oil
Behold is an anointing oil for those who are chronic caregivers
and are in a post season.
Hello alumni !!
Class is in order,
and I couldn’t help but notice many of you arrived by way of ambulance.
Take a gurney,
I mean take a seat and let’s debrief.
When I call your name say here.
Yes, saying lost, stunned, done, broken, pieces, angry, hot mess,
half dead, bleeding, just a shell, now what,
trauma momma, grieved, waiting for a new heart, train wreck,
living sacrifice and how long have I been gone? –
will be accepted and count!
Masterpieces,
You may not feel sure if you graduated or dropped out somehow,
Meaning you have been in life deprivation last season.
In fact,
it may feel like by some miracle, rolled up into this post
season with no mat to pick up,
lost a few tires which included the spare.
Rims are crooked, windshield cracked, brakes scraping,
and what you thought was home just feels like a layover to nothing.
To return to this lifestyle of caregiving,
just a thought of it, is brave and slightly insane at the same time.
Welcome back!!
Let's take it from the top Unsung Heroes
There is no sacrifice that doesn’t produce oil!
Read that again!!
The dip stick of your present heart says
exhausted, depleted, damaged goods.
Quite frankly you’re just a shadow of what you used to be.
Welcome to the healing rooms, Mister or Misses Comatose.
You belong, and there's no lone ranging allowed in this room.
I personally was a chronic caregiver for over 20 years
And trust me there were train wrecks that went south
that gutted my identity and put my personal life
on hold which included my joy.
Post-caregiver syndrome (PCS) is the emotional, mental,
and physical burnout experienced after caregiving ends,
marked by grief, loss of purpose, guilt, anxiety, and exhaustion,
often appearing when the loved one passes, leaving caregivers feeling adrift,
lost, and struggling with a new identity after intense
focus on someone else's needs.
Symptoms include deep fatigue, irritability, depression,
sleep issues, changes in appetite, withdrawal,
and feeling overwhelmed or aimless.
Healing involves acknowledging these feelings, prioritizing self-care,
setting boundaries, and seeking professional support,
recognizing that recovery takes time.
Common Symptoms of Post-Caregiver Syndrome
Emotional: Grief, guilt, relief (which can cause more guilt), anxiety, depression, anger, irritability, numbness, loss of identity, feeling purposeless.
Physical: Extreme fatigue, sleep problems (too much or too little), headaches, muscle tension, appetite changes, weight fluctuations, frequent illness.
Behavioral/Mental: Social withdrawal, loss of interest in hobbies,
difficulty concentrating, preoccupation with the past,
feeling overwhelmed, or a sense of aimlessness.
Why It Happens
Loss of Identity: Caregivers often define themselves by their role; when it ends, they don't know who they are anymore.
Grief & Relief: Mourning the loved one, but also feeling guilt over the relief that the intense caregiving burden is over.
Unresolved Stress: The prolonged stress of caregiving manifests physically and mentally after the role concludes.
Strategies for Healing
Acknowledge & Validate: Accept your complex emotions, including grief and relief, and understand you did your best.
Prioritize Self-Care: Make time for yourself, practice mindfulness, and set realistic expectations for recovery.
Seek Support: Talk to friends, family, or join caregiver support groups, and don't hesitate to get professional help (therapist, counselor).
Find New Purpose: Re-engage in old hobbies or find new interests; this helps rebuild your sense of self.
Be Patient: Recovery isn't linear and takes time, potentially weeks, months, or longer.
In essence, chronic caregiving is a marathon of support that,
while rewarding at times, places immense,
sustained pressure on the caregiver,
making self-care crucial but difficult to achieve.
Bottomline perspective!
Jesus introduced caregiving while hanging on the cross.
He in tremendous pain somehow mustered the ability to speak and said to John, BEHOLD your mom, MOM behold your son.
Never believe the lie that your inability to hear God in
this moment is greater than His ability to speak to you.
Read that again!
Holy Spirit has wonderfully assigned Himself to be YOUR caregiver!
In the bible, “behold” means much more than just “see”; it’s a powerful command to pay intense, focused attention, to look with spiritual understanding,
and to recognize something significant or transformative.
Examples:
John the Baptist: “Behold the Lamb of God!” (John 1:29)
– Look closely, this is the Messiah!
New Creation: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17)
– Pay attention to this profound change!
Make the time to have all eyes on Him!
Find some prophetic ballads that nurture your soul and bask in His presence. Trust me, God will bring you through.
Now it’s time for you to receive His Care.
Cast all your cares on Him for He cares for you.
Get ready to come out of the Caregiver Morgue,
And feel His grace, His Love, His covering,
baptisms of healing and new life! For this is your portion!!!
We are so glad you came!
