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February 13th, 2025

Finding Joy and Wisdom in Caregiving Challenges: Stories of Hope with Sue Ryan

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Rayna NeisesFinding Joy and Wisdom in Caregiving Challenges: Stories of Hope with Sue Ryan
  1. Finding Joy and Wisdom in Caregiving Challenges: Stories of Hope with Sue Ryan Rayna Neises 30:01

Imagine being on a journey where love, divine guidance, and ice cream are your compass. That's exactly what Sue Ryan experienced throughout her caregiving path. With over 40 years of personal caregiving and a strong background in enterprise software, Sue joins us to share her incredible story. From caring for her grandmother, father, and husband, Sue managed to balance these responsibilities while maintaining a thriving professional life. Her experiences offer a powerful blend of practical advice and spiritual insight, promising to empower anyone navigating similar roles.

Sue brings to light the surprising gifts that caregiving can offer, not just to those receiving care but to the caregivers themselves. She reveals how small acts, like offering a favorite treat, can profoundly impact a care receiver's emotional state. Through Sue's storytelling, we explore the beauty in the seemingly mundane and find honor in caring for those who can't care for themselves. These moments, guided by love and a touch of divine intervention, shape our purpose and transform how we serve others, turning challenges into true wisdom.

Our conversation celebrates the unique and perfectly imperfect nature of caregiving. Perceived failures? They're just stepping stones for learning and Growth. We embrace the curiosity often lost in adulthood, finding joy in exploration and life’s unanswered questions. As Sue shares her personal story of God's presence during life's final stages, faith emerges as a comforting ally. Through all these experiences, hope remains a steadfast companion, inviting listeners to connect deeply with our caring community, always ready to support and inspire.

Rayna Neises A Season of Caring

Rayna Neises understands the joys and challenges that come from a season of caring. She helped care for both of her parents during their separate battles with Alzheimer’s over a thirty-year span. She is able to look back on those days now with no regrets – and she wishes the same for everyone caring for aging parents.

Rayna is the author of No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season, an ICF certified coach, the host of “A Season of Caring” podcast, Positive Approach® to Care (PAC)Independent Certified Trainer and speaker who is passionate about offering encouragement, support, and resources for regret-free caring aimed at preventing family caregivers from aimlessly wandering through this important season of life.

Rayna lives on a farm in southeast Kansas with her husband, Ron, and small pack of adorable dogs. She is the baby of her family, but most would never guess that. She is a former teacher who enjoys crafts of all kinds and spending time with her grandkids most of all.

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