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Voices of Aging

Adult Children and Aging Parents Talk with God

por Missy Buchanan

Libro de bolsillo

Cuidado/Cuidadores Adultos mayores

Voice of the younger: "I wish my mother understood that there are only 24 hours in my day."

Voice of the older: "I don't want to be a burden to my family."

Missy Buchanan offers a compassionate look at adult children and their parents as they face the fears and frustrations of aging. She invites both generations to stand in each other's shoes in a series of 20 scenarios presented as paired conversations with God.

Each reading includes a scenario, scripture passage, suggestions for dealing with difficult circumstances, and a prayer.

Topics addressed include:

Doing the Best I Can
Parent/Child Roles
Chronic Health Problems
Finances
Dignity
Boundaries

Your heart will be softened as you experience new understanding and discover ways to talk about sensitive subjects.

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Sobre el autor

Formato:	Libro de bolsillo
ISBN:	978-0-8358-1366-2
Editor:	The Upper Room
Imprimir:	Upper Room Books
Fecha de publicación:	02/01/2015
Paginas:	96
Dimensiones:	9.0000 x 6.0000 x 0.1990

Missy Buchanan, an advocate for older adults, is an internationally recognized author and speaker on issues of aging faithfully. With thousands of followers on Twitter and Facebook, Buchanan provides daily insight and encouragement for the journey of aging. She enjoys weekly visits (digital visits and phone calls during the COVID pandemic) with older adult friends in senior living communities. Buchanan is the author of multiple books, a devotional calendar, and a devotional journal. She lives with her husband, Barry, in Rockwall, TX. They have three adult children and four grandchildren.