{"product_id":"sacrificial-blessings-victoria-simmons-9798256170301","title":"Sacrificial Blessings: A Caregiver's Trials and Blessings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey tell you it will be hard. They don't tell you how hard.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Victoria Simmons moved her aging mother and stepfather into her home, she knew it was the right thing to do. What she didn't expect was the overwhelming physical exhaustion, the emotional toll of dementia, the clash of generations, and the profound isolation that comes with being a full-time caregiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSacrificial Blessings\u003c\/em\u003e is a raw, honest, and faith-filled companion for anyone navigating the heartbreaking and beautiful journey of caring for aging parents. Blending deeply personal memoir with hard-won practical wisdom, Victoria shares the unvarnished truth about what happens when your parents become your children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside this encouraging guide, you will discover: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Survival Strategies: \u003c\/strong\u003e From securing Power of Attorney and home-proofing for safety to navigating the nightmare of hiring in-home sitters and managing medical emergencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmotional Validation: \u003c\/strong\u003e Honest reflections on caregiver burnout, guilt, resentment, and the unique grief of mourning the living.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpiritual Anchoring: \u003c\/strong\u003e Scripture, prayers, and faith-based encouragement to help you surrender your burdens to God and find peace in the chaos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNavigating Dementia \u0026amp; Decline: \u003c\/strong\u003e Real-world advice on handling confusion, hoarding, and the unpredictable ups and downs of cognitive decline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou are not alone in this unthankful job. Whether you are just beginning to consider moving your parents in, or you are deep in the trenches of daily care, this book will remind you that with the right frame of mind-and a lot of prayer-there are profound blessings hidden within the sacrifices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Victoria Simmons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798256170301\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Aurorawriters.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 60\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.21lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d","brand":"Victoria Simmons","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997950980351,"sku":"9798256170301","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sacrificial-blessings-victoria-simmons-9798256170301","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}