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Prayer is an Action Word

Within days of Mathew’s admission to Moffitt, love, and support from so many people started pouring in. Throughout the year, it continues, and since our world is filled with diverse situations and people, this support reflects those differences.

My family is Catholic, so my Mom and Dad brought in prayer cards. A dear friend of my sister, his Mother, sent A Special Healing Gift. Mathew was enrolled in the League of Saint Anthony to be remembered in daily masses and prayers. Tibetan Nuns on the other side of the world were praying for him.

Soon a small table was set up with these gifts and cards, eventually, it would become a healing altar. Many faiths were represented on this alter and Mathew felt so blessed that so many people held him in their thoughts and prayers. 

I was reminded during this time, what I had learned many years ago, that prayer is an action word. 
James 2:14-26
“17 So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead.” ***

***You can read the entire passage at biblegateway.com 
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This is a good place to add in a caregiver tip.
In the spirit of prayer is an action word, people will ask what can they do to help.
Have a list ready. I know with Mathew's constantly changing condition, I often had no idea what I was going to need.
My sister Kathleen, when asked, “How is Mathew doing?” Responded, “Which 15-minute increment are you interested in?”

So, if you are in this situation or know someone suddenly thrust into the position of full-time caregiver and you want to help, here is a list of ideas:
  • gas gift cards
  • food gift cards
  • lawn care
  • cooking (be sure to ask about any dietary restrictions or precautions)
  • grocery shopping
  • sit with the patient so the caregiver can run a few errands



















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