“The encouragement and the practical suggestions in Share The Care are making the difference between my wife, Betsy, spending her last years in a nursing home and spending her last years in our home, surrounded by people (Team Betsy) who love her.” ~ Richard Baer, RN, M.Ed.
“I think the (STC) book was the best piece of information we received in all our searching. It is the greatest and I recommend it to everyone who asks about our situation. I wish that all hospitals could hand it out when they give you a diagnosis for ALS. I wish you could get a
“My Mom needed 24-hour care. I was overwhelmed. I have three small children. My husband works long hours. All of my family lives on the East Coast. I had felt so isolated and alone. I prayed to God to give me the strength to do it all, instead, he had my boss hold a (Share
“I just learned about your group and your efforts today, after finally acknowledging to myself, my wife, and a friend or two this weekend that I am in danger of losing my job unless I confront the burnout I am experiencing and make some changes… I know that caregiving financial assistance in these days of
“Without our group, it would have been nearly impossible for me to continue employment while taking care of my sibling.” ~ STC Caregiver (from STC Study)
“March 29 marks the anniversary of my mother’s death. It seems fitting that I should recognize the enormous contribution Share The Care made in her comfort and will being right up to her final hour… In a state of emotional and physical fatigue, I dropped in to Hospice Peterborough to ask for guidance. Sherry gave
“I had volunteered in a Share The Care™ group at another church a few years ago. It’s such an honor to serve the Lord with these folks, since several of the volunteer caregivers have or are suffering from diseases or other issues themselves. It’s a great inspiration.” ~ Paula J. Shore, Edgewood Baptist Church Edmonds,
“I had the pleasure and opportunity to organize 3 Share The Care groups within my parish community…we called the ministry “Circle of Hands”…each one was different and required different levels of support…it was amazing. Now 6 years later in a new state I may begin another group. What a gift this is. Thank you. I
“I was a Funny Family (what original STC groups were called) member for a dear neighbor, Bobbie Dean, 11 years ago as she entered final stage of breast cancer. Our Priest gathered her Funny Family (all neighbors) to teach us to help her through her death. I see the experience as one of the highlights
“As you may have heard by now, Mary Pat has ovarian cancer. During her treatment many people want to help, but don’t know how. Last night, a group of friends from St. Giles family Mass Community got together with Mary Pat to pray and begin to organize Mary Pat’s Community of Care. We are using