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It's not easy when the people you care about are struggling. Most of the time, we can't solve anything for them. All we can do is be there with them in the struggle and encourage them.
My husband, Jay, has always worked very hard to support our “super-sized” family. For the last 15 years he has worked his full-time job as a physical therapist and also worked a per diem job to make sure we had everything we needed. For the last several months, Jay's per diem job has been going through a lot of changes because it was bought out by a national company. There have been personnel and leadership changes and all the challenges of learning a new computer and billing system. It's been very stressful for him.
I knew that this transition time was going to be challenging and would take a while to resolve. I wanted to be supportive. I knew this time would be an opportunity to walk with Jay through a difficult time. I could help him carry this cross of change in several ways. (These ideas work well for anyone going through a stressful time! Not just for husbands.)
Copyright 2019 Michelle Hamel
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Pray.
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Encourage Self Care.
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Limit Stress in the Everyday Duties.
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Create an Atmosphere of Peace on the Outside So They Can Rest
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Encourage Them to Stay Positive.
What are some things you have done to help loved ones through a stressful time?
Copyright 2019 Michelle Hamel
About the Author
Michelle Hamel
Michelle is a wife, mom of eight, and grammy of 3 (with more on the way!). She spends her time reading, writing, and searching for good recipes to cook for her growing family. Her favorite things to do include spending quiet time in Adoration, shopping for baby clothes, and planning vacations. She loves to write about topics that feel God-inspired in order to encourage and comfort women. Michelle blogs at Normal Chaos.
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