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Book Review: Caregiving with Grit and Grace by Jessica Ronne

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A Journey of Caregiving: Finding Strength and Hope

The book begins in Winter, which is when you face the cold, hard truths of a difficult diagnosis. Spring, a time of growth and hope, helps you emerge from the cold, uncertain days.

Summer brings weariness and exhaustion. This is when you realize things are changing again, and you must learn to cope with the heaviness of the situation. Lastly we come to Fall, a time for acceptance, even when dealing with big changes like finding a care center that can do the things you no longer can or saying the final goodbye to the one you love. The great lesson throughout all the seasons is that the strength you need always points back to your Father, who loves you both.

This book is a must-read for anyone taking care of a family member or friend. The main message is that you are chosen by God to do this important work, and when the feelings of doubt, fear, or extreme exhaustion hit, you can whisper or shout out His name to find relief.

The author also gives truly great advice for daily life. First, she reminds caregivers they have to take care of themselves, too. It’s okay—and necessary—to prioritize your own well-being! She also teaches you to focus on the right things—not the constant little requests, but the loving reason you are serving. Also, caregivers must let others know their needs and accept their help. Ask God for what is needed, expect Him to act, and let Him do the rest.

This mix of life story and devotional will help anyone in a caregiving role find their new normal and discover that true strength, stability, and relief can be found in their faith. It is all about embracing a spirit of gratitude and finding hope in each moment.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who is a caregiver. It will lift your spirits and keep you mindful that you’re not doing this alone.

If you would like to have a copy I am gifting two people. All you need to do is hop over to my Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/marie.bungard and say YES. (I can only mail to United States addresses.) Winners will be selected by a random number generator. Your opportunity for a free copy will end on November 30, 2025.

Look for my next review. I’ll be gifting a copy of The Coloring Bible (for adults) to two lucky people.

Blessings to you and yours!

Marie

Lost and Found – Book Review

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Sometimes what we think is real, true, or right, isn’t close to what is really going on. Most of the time we consider only our past experiences to determine the reasons for the situations we face on a daily basis. That can, and usually does get us into problems with our decision-making process.

New beginnings, even when necessary, are difficult and require a lot of planning. It’s when we don’t think things through, try to find the truth behind what’s happening, and come up with a usable plan that things begin to fall apart and life takes turns we aren’t ready for.

Suzanne Woods Fisher does a great job of putting together a great story in Lost and Found that gives much understanding to the necessity of thinking things through, finding the truth, and moving forward when the time is right. Using characters that are avid birders, the religious beliefs and life practises of the Pennsylvania Amish, and just the right amount of characters, Ms. Fisher creates a delightful story that kept me totally engaged from beginning to end.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free directly from Revel/Baker Publishing Group I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR requirements, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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