A new week does not mean you have to have everything figured out. Sometimes the most meaningful thing you can do today is simply take the next right step. Make the phone call. Ask the question. Drink the water. Take the walk. Rest when your body asks you to. Pray before you react. Accept help when it is offered. Caregiving, aging, healing, grief, and life itself can feel overwhelming when we try to carry the whole week at once. So don’t. Take today as it comes. God’s grace is already waiting for you in this day. You do not need to be perfect. You do not need to be strong every minute. You just need to keep moving forward with faith, wisdom, and compassion for yourself. Your story is not over. You are Still Rising. What is one meaningful step you want to take this today?

I am doing the challenge in Promised land to Shine and not hide. I have provided the TikTok link and uploaded the video for those not on TikTok. https://www.tt.site/t/ZPL8Ns6yu/

Before the week begins asking things from you, give yourself a moment to simply be. No fixing. No rushing. No carrying every problem at once. Sit with your coffee. Open the window. Say a prayer. Take a slow breath. Rest your mind. Caregivers especially need places where they are not required to be strong every minute. Today, your sanctuary may be a church pew, your favorite chair, the garden, a quiet drive, or ten peaceful minutes before anyone else wakes up. Wherever you find it, let it remind you: You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to receive care too. You are allowed to place what feels heavy into God’s hands. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 May this Sunday bring peace to your mind, strength to your spirit, and enough grace for the week ahead. What does sanctuary look like for you today? Ma Laurie Still Rising

I did a tik tok sharing a bit of my story. https://www.tt.site/t/ZPLRMfvmv/ Hope you enjoy.

Saturday check-in… Did you wake up knowing exactly what day it was? Or did you stare at the calendar like, “Wait… is it Saturday already?” 😂 Maybe the laundry is waiting. Maybe the dishes are giving you attitude. Maybe your “quick nap” turned into a full appointment with the couch. Today, give yourself permission to laugh a little. Caregiving, aging, healing, and life in general can get heavy. But joy still belongs here too. So here’s your Saturday assignment: Do one thing that makes you smile. Dance in the kitchen. Wear the silly socks. Sing off-key. Eat dessert first. Take the nap. We are allowed to laugh while we are Still Rising. 💜 What’s one silly thing that always makes you laugh? I will tell you mine in the comments.