As caregivers, we often feel like we're racing at breakneck speeds, dealing with real-life emergencies and treacherous conditions. But slowing down is key, allowing us to better protect ourselves, our property, and our loved ones. It's a lesson learned from the snowy roads of rural Montana, where one can't avoid ditches and wrecks, but can reduce the damage by slowing down. This is a call to retrain our minds to deal with the fear, obligation, and guilt that comes with caregiving, and to find strength in our faith and trust in God's plan for us.
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