Patience and Grace- Stories of Hope with Phylis Mantelli

Rayna Neises, your host, talks with Phylis Mantelli.  Phylis is an author, coach, podcaster, mentor, mom, wife, and grandmother. Phylis’ book is titled, “Unmothered: Life with a Mom Who Couldn’t Love Me”.  She is currently writing her second book, “Six Life Lessons of Growing up with a Dysfunctional Mother.”  Phylis shares the following insights based on her long caregiving journey with her mother.

• [3:19] Caregiving can help you learn about grace and forgiveness.
• [5:18] Learning to set boundaries is important.
• [8:55] There is a fine line between what you can handle, what is good for the family, and what is good for the one being cared for, and you must look at it from all angles. 
• [12:27] At times God encourages us to stay the course, hold on, and be in the moment.
• [18:05] Listen to the stories of the past.
• [23:39] Hold on for one more day. Tomorrow might look different.
• [25:51] You could be called to care for one parent, but not both.
• [27:40] Support caregivers are just as important as the primary Caregiver.
• [29:34] Be kind to yourself and take care of yourself first.
• Learn more about Phylis Mantelli and her books at her website www.PhylisMantelli.com.

This episode was brought to you by Content Magazine, an electronic quarterly magazine to help you find God during your caregiving season. The Spring edition launches April 1st, so pre-order now! Visit www.ContentMagazine.online to learn more.

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