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 💜

Cast your vote and I’ll reveal the answer later with a fun little tip to go with it! 💜 Share what you always have in your purse below in the comments.👇

Wishing you a happy, safe Independence Day as we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America (USA). If the fireworks and neighborhood noise feel overwhelming for you, your loved one, or your pets, here are a few quick ways to make tonight easier: 1. Create a “calm corner” (dim lights, favorite blanket, familiar items). 2. Use steady sound: a fan, soft music, or white noise to help cover the booms. 3. Close windows/curtains early and keep routines as normal as possible. 4. For pets: keep them indoors, ID tags on, and offer a cozy spot to hide; try a lick mat or chewy treat as a distraction. 5. Give extra grace—this is a sensory-heavy day, and it’s okay to keep things simple. How do you celebrate the 4th?

If you’ve ever said, “Hand me your phone, I’ll fix it,” you might be a caregiver. 📱If you’re the one who keeps the family calendar, remembers the birthdays, and knows everybody’s appointment times… you might be a caregiver. 🥪If you’ve ever talked someone off the ledge with a five-minute phone call, made a meal “real quick,” or showed up with coffee and a listening ear… you might be a caregiver. 🔑If you’ve helped someone fill out a form, find their keys (that were in their hand), or figure out the TV remote for the hundredth time… you might be a caregiver. 👩‍⚕️Caregiving isn’t only medical. A lot of it is simply showing up. 🌻So let me ask you: What do you give a CARE about? 💜And who are you showing up for right now? 🙏 Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you. (3 John 1 NIV)

I am pleased to have Liz join our Cherished Caregiver Circle community! Liz is not only a fellow caregiver but also a passionate advocate for those walking this path with us. Her heart for supporting caregivers aligns so beautifully with what we’re building here, and we’re honored to have her wisdom and encouragement join us. Please welcome Liz, with an emoji or a GIF!