This book is for caregivers who have a desire not only to hone their
caring skills, but also to deepen their relationship with God through
their care. It explores feelings of loss and challenge, but turns always
towards potential and hope. THESE ARE THE FACTS: There are over 100
types of dementia affecting over 50 million people around the world. But
if you’re picking up this book, you probably already know that.
Unfortunately, knowing the hard numbers doesn’t make caregiving less
demanding, challenging, exhausting, and, yes, many times and in many
ways, potentially uplifting. Caregiving is typically understood as an
activity, as something we do – likely because caregivers do a lot. But
caregiving is deeper than what we do. It is more than a series of tasks.
It is, first and foremost, a call to love. In How the Light Shines each
chapter engages an issue raised by caregivers themselves and is filled
with real-life stories that convey the realities of caregiving, as well
as tips and advice, and spiritual insight and guidance. It is written
with both individuals and groups in mind. Each chapter includes
questions and, for personal or group reflection, a spiritual practice
and a prayer grounded in the pain and possibilities of it all.