The 7 Essentials work -- even with grandkids
Dan Hettinger • October 20, 2023
I was alone with my three month old grandson
and his two year old sister.
It was fun!
My experience as a Chaplain and Care Pastor worked
for my new adventure with my beautiful three month old grandson
and two year old granddaughter.
Ask God for help.
Be other person oriented.
Practice presence.
Listen.
Be patient.
Be safe.
Be ready.
These are the essential skills of care.
In one form or another they have been emphasized
in customer service training and clinical training but underutilized in ministry.
I'm not sure why, because they are helpful everywhere.
I call them The 7 Essentials for Caring that Makes a Difference.
Things looked terribly wrong on Friday and Saturday.
It is one of the most powerful forces in the world!
Looking for some relief? Want to provide some relief?
And it is better than we can even imagine.
It is always good to appreciate and care for caregivers.
The effect is measurable!
We don't need to change the world. We need to care for people in the world. Then the world will change.
"You need to see oncology tomorrow."
Caring expands our theology.
Let the light of the manger shine into your New Year. He makes it possible for sorrow and joy to live together in our lives so that we experience hope, joy, peace and love.
