Living with Purpose in a Worn-Out Body

Spiritual Encouragement for Older Adults

Nonfiction, Family & Relationships, Aging
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Author: Missy Buchanan ISBN: 9780835812030
Publisher: Upper Room Publication: May 1, 2008
Imprint: Upper Room Books Language: English
Author: Missy Buchanan
ISBN: 9780835812030
Publisher: Upper Room
Publication: May 1, 2008
Imprint: Upper Room Books
Language: English

"Why am I still here? Why is God letting me suffer so long?"

Frailty, dependence, and constant pain can lead to a spiritual hopelessness in this increasingly "gray" society. While we're inspired by occasional news about an extraordinary centenarian who swims every day, it's more common to grieve and wonder as loved ones grow feeble.

With compassion and honesty, Buchanan gives voice to those living an assisted life.

Through the painful-to-consider feelings of loss, self pity, resignation, and loneliness, she leads caregivers and those in their care to see that living with purpose in old age is an extension of the challenges lived all along:

  • learning to offer one's will to God's
  • trusting God's grace
  • continuing to respond with the joy and fortitude of faith

"Why am I still here? Why is God letting me suffer so long?"

Frailty, dependence, and constant pain can lead to a spiritual hopelessness in this increasingly "gray" society. While we're inspired by occasional news about an extraordinary centenarian who swims every day, it's more common to grieve and wonder as loved ones grow feeble.

With compassion and honesty, Buchanan gives voice to those living an assisted life.

Through the painful-to-consider feelings of loss, self pity, resignation, and loneliness, she leads caregivers and those in their care to see that living with purpose in old age is an extension of the challenges lived all along:

  • learning to offer one's will to God's
  • trusting God's grace
  • continuing to respond with the joy and fortitude of faith

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