A Tale of Two Sisters: Reluctant Caregivers

This is the tale of two sisters being held captive by their loved ones. The role of caregiver was thrust upon them, without invitation or consent, and they found themselves on the road to the worst of times and miraculously, the best of times. Linda’s caregiving challenges came to an end just as Bonnie’s came to light, yet they have chosen to weave their vignettes and stories back and forth. Linda’s tale unfolds gradually as God shows her, through significant flashbacks, how He had already prepared her for her assignment. Bonnie’s tale is straight-forward, with practical, creative caregiving insights gained through the Lord’s very present on-the-job training. Their circumstances were different, but both give amazing examples of how Alzheimer’s brought surprising blessings. They experienced unexpected times of joy as their caregiving journey drew them closer to the Lord’s heart–even though they were reluctant caregivers.