The Caregiver Who Went To A Movie

Forty years ago, following the first surgery I went through with Gracie, the doctor told me to take a break. So I went to a movie. While I was gone, people questioned my commitment, my character, and whether I could handle being a caregiver at all. Decades later, another surgeon faced with one of Gracie's most complex surgeries gave me the exact same instruction: "Go see a movie." In this episode, I explore what that experience taught me about caregiver guilt, boundaries, stewardship, and learning what is—and isn't—mine to carry. I also revisit one of the most powerful load-bearing hymns ever written, It Is Well With My Soul, and explain why grieving people continue to find strength in its timeless words. If you've ever felt guilty for resting, struggled with criticism, or wondered how to stay healthy while caring for someone who isn't, this episode is for you. Healthy Caregivers Make Better Caregivers™