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“Help Me”

Posted at 3:24 PM by carmelasnelbaker

Aug 13th

“Help me”. When physical energy is extremely low and life’s burden is heavy, verbal requests are condensed to the most powerful, heart wrenching simplicity. I cannot tell you how many times I have sat with someone facing end of life when the simple request “Help me” is repeated.

As a caregiver I have had the honor of taking care of and meeting many people of many different faiths.

Our lives are so enriched by listening to stories, experiences and traditions of different cultural belief systems and religions. I try very hard to honor each individuals beliefs and show great respect for family wishes and traditions.

The common thread that flows through each experience is that of Love. Love is the great universal connection we all share and we all need.

Divine Love shines through with a beauty, purity and selflessness that is recognizable no matter what “label” it may come wrapped in. As the sweetness of sugar is the base for candies of endless recipes and names, Divine Love is the common ingredient in countless religious denominations and beliefs.

1 Corinthians 13 : ¹³Now faith, hope, and love remain—these three things—and the greatest of these is love.

Inspiration and Wisdom will always find us when we ask for it. It does not have to be requested in lengthy prayers.

There are so many songs that contain so much encouragement and inspiration. I am sharing two of my favorites below.

The simple request “help me” reminds me of the song from the Sidewalk Prophets : Help me find It

Help Me Find It

(The Sidewalk Prophets)

I don’t know where to go from here …..

It all used to seem so clear….

I am finding I can’t do this on my own….

I don’t know where to go from here

As long as I know that you are near

I’m done fighting

I’m finally letting go

I will trust in you’

It never failed before’

I will trust in you

If there’s a road I should walk

help me find it

if I need to be still give me peace for the moment

whatever your will

can you help me find it

I am including the song below I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. This group will be coming to York PA for a free concert. The link to more information and tickets for the event can be found by clicking here look for York PA west york middle school August 26

Another favorite is Come as you are. Teaching us to forgive ourselves for not being perfect and to reach out for guidance and support in making better choices.

“Come As You Are”

Crowder

Come out of sadness
From wherever you’ve been
Come broken hearted
Let rescue begin
Come find your mercy
Oh sinner come kneel
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal

come out of saddness

from whereever you’ve been

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can’t heal…….

With Respect, Hope, Joy and Love, Carmela

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A greater education than any textbook or classroom

Posted at 11:00 PM by carmelasnelbaker

Aug 4th

In my travels as a caregiver, I have met many amazingly courageous and beautiful people. Each person, who I was fortunate enough to meet and take care of, I carry in my heart. They truly have changed my life and taught me many beautiful things. These experiences I believe to be a greater education than any textbook or classroom education that I have had in the past.

I have a plaque that hangs by my door. I can’t remember where, or even when, I came across it however, I treasure it. I see it daily, and try to live up to the words. It goes as follows:

A teacher’s prayer……

One day I would like to teach,

just a few people,

many and beautiful things,

that would help them

when they will one day teach-a few people

I have 5 beautiful grandchildren. One of my grandsons faced many difficult chronic medical issues each day. My heart breaks each day because of the many challenging situations he and other children in similar situations endure. He was an amazingly strong person. The dignity with which he embraced life and all the challenges each day brings, leaves an unforgettable and remarkable imprint on my life.

Often times the chronic sorrow that one lives with, makes us truly grateful with heightened awareness every moment of every day. It is because of this awareness of how precious each moment is, that makes me strive to want to teach children from a very young age awareness and gratitude for life. If we have our eyes opened to gratitude and are taught from a young age to recognize the positive characteristics, and contributions that surround us the outcome will be one of respect for all humankind and animal-kind as well.

I truly believe that Peace and Respect for all living creation is a very attainable goal. Every person can be a teacher. When you practice respect, you are teaching respect.

Perhaps the answer to attaining this is as the Teacher’s Prayer states. If each one of us starts with teaching just a few people, many and beautiful things, so they can one day teach a few people. As this continues on and on we can make Gratitude, Hope, Joyfulness, and love abound.

With respect, hope, joy and love,

Carmela

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