I had a good day today. This morning I met with my Stephen Minister. I have met with her three times already. It already is proving to be a blessing having her in my life. It feels more like a deep friendship.
It also looks like we will be able to continue with the Medicare paid therapy for Wayne. For awhile it looked like today might be the last day, but now it looks like we will be able to continue. We do not know for sure yet. We should know in a couple days for sure.
Finally, I would like to share a poem that my sister sent me the other day when I was feeling down. I wanted to share it with my caregiving friends, so I have it posted below. I hope it proves to be a blessing to all of you.
Prayer for the Caregiver
by Bruce McIntyre
Unknown and often unnoticed, you are a hero nonetheless.
For your love, sacrificial, is God at his best.
You walk by faith in the darkness of the great unknown,
And your courage, even in weakness, gives life to your beloved.
You hold shaking hands and provide the ultimate care:
Your presence, the knowing, that you are simply there.
You rise to face the giant of disease and despair,
It is your finest hour, though you may be unaware.
You are resilient, amazing, and beauty unexcelled,
You are the caregiver and you have done well!
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You are a disruptor. The delivery of health care starts with you, continues because of you, and ends with you. Let's disrupt together to make the world better for family caregivers. 
Bette
Hi Sharon,
Thank you so much for sharing this very touching poem. The perfect poem for your sister to send to you. (:
I am so glad you are enjoying the Stephen Ministry. This was a new ministry that was just beginning at our church, before we moved from RI. In being away from home for 5 years now, it has become very apparent to me how important friendship is while caregiving. I am glad you have made a special friend through this ministry.
Karen
Thank you so much, Sharon, for sharing this poem.
And thank you for sharing your good news. I am so glad that your Stephen Minister is proving to be such a blessing to you. It’s so great to hear something positive.
Denise
Hi Sharon–I, too, am so glad to hear about your friendship with the Stephen Minister. What a blessing for both of you! I hope today proves to be a good one, too.