Happy Monday! Three new members have joined our Cherished Caregiver Circle today— @Kismae Grimes Reed @Kate DuBois and @Tonia Stoney We are so happy you decided to join us. Each one is a caregiver who also leads their own community, bringing fresh wisdom and heart to our group. 🌻Let’s give them a warm welcome right here in the comments. 🦋Share a kind word, a quick prayer, or simply say hello so they feel seen and supported from the start. 💜Your encouragement helps everyone feel valued as we walk this caregiving journey together. Blessings 💜

In Galatians 5:22–23, goodness is not performance—it’s Spirit-grown character. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲: - doing the next right thing without harshness - speaking gently even when you’re tired - offering care without losing yourself 𝗥𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻 can become a simple “scent cue” that reminds you to pause, breathe, and re-align with the kind of goodness God grows in you. How to Use Red Mandarin Essential Oil Safely (Simple Options) Choose the method that matches your real life: 1) Personal inhaler (fastest caregiver tool): Add 10 drops total to an inhaler wick. Inhale 3–5 slow breaths. 2) Diffuser: Start with 5 - 10 drops total in your diffuser. Run15 minutes on / 30 minutes off.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Joyous • Giving • Enlightened This is such a caregiver-friendly oil—sweet, comforting, and uplifting when you feel emotionally flat, irritable, or guilty about needing a break. 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗶𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀: Goodness (Gal. 5:22–23) Let Red Mandarin be your “pause and realign” scent cue: goodness isn’t performance; it’s Spirit-grown love in action. Where do you need goodness most today—toward yourself, toward your loved one, or in your inner dialogue when you’re tired?

Hi! I'm Liz, founder of Caregiver Confidence. After caring for my dad, I created my online business to help family caregivers feel less overwhelmed and more confident through education, practical tools, and emotional support. ❤️ Who are you caring for? I cared for my dad for 7 months last year until he passed. 🌻 What’s one thing you found surprisingly hard or unexpectedly beautiful about being a caregiver? It was very overwhelming trying to find resources and support that was in one place vs all over the internet 🌹If you could bottle up a scent that represents “peace” for you, what would it be? (Fun essential oil question!) Vanilla lavender 🙏 Is there a scripture, quote, or prayer that gets you through tough day. Everything I'm going through will soon be everything I made it through! ⁉️ What do you like to do for 𝗙𝗨𝗡? I love to do puzzles

Six months ago, we launched the Cherished Caregiver Circle with a simple hope: to gather caregivers who long for practical tools, gentle encouragement, and a safe place to belong. Today, I’m overflowing with gratitude as I look back on the beautiful and strong women who have joined us since January. Each of you brings your own story, your own strength, and your own unique way of caring—and together, you’ve made this circle a place of light, laughter, and real support. To every new member who has stepped into this space with courage and kindness, thank you. Thank you for showing up, for sharing your wins, for asking your questions, and for reminding us all that we don’t have to carry it alone. Your presence has made the Cherished Caregiver Circle richer, warmer, and more alive. Here’s to each one of you— and our newest members—who have joined us on this journey. Welcome! @Elizabeth Palmer @Cindy McKechnie @Maureen Rulison @Detric Bolden Morrow, CPDP @Leslie Whittington-Carter @Angela Weber @Debbie Compton @Marlena Bullock @April Johnson @Jane Michaels @Miranda Adams @Laura Tyler @Donna Norris @Helen Woznick @Lauren Baetz @Annette Giddings @Katie Olivia @Linda Burhans @Stacy Belk @Workwith Lizzytech @Sue Pearson @Lauren Rozon @Rae Knight @Carmen Robinson-Cooper