Voice of the younger: "I wish my mother understood that there are only 24 hours in my day."
Voice of the older: "I don't want to be a burden to my family."
Missy Buchanan offers a compassionate look at adult children and their parents as they face the fears and frustrations of aging. She invites both generations to stand in each other's shoes in a series of 20 scenarios presented as paired conversations with God.
Each reading includes a scenario, scripture passage, suggestions for dealing with difficult circumstances, and a prayer.
Topics addressed include:
- Doing the Best I Can
- Parent/Child Roles
- Chronic Health Problems
- Finances
- Dignity
- Boundaries
Your heart will be softened as you experience new understanding and discover ways to talk about sensitive subjects.
Missy Buchanan, an advocate for older adults, is an internationally recognized author and speaker on issues of aging faithfully. With thousands of followers on social media, Buchanan provides daily insight and encouragement for the journey of aging. She enjoys weekly visits with older adult friends in senior living communities and teaching older adult classes at her church. Buchanan is the author of multiple books, a devotional calendar, and a devotional journal. Making life transitions as a widow, she now lives in the Texas Hill Country near her son’s family.
Missy Buchanan, defensora de los adultos mayores, es una autora y conferencista reconocida internacionalmente en temas relacionados con envejecer con fe. Con miles de seguidores en redes sociales, Buchanan ofrece diariamente reflexión y ánimo para el camino del envejecimiento. Disfruta de sus visitas semanales con amigos adultos mayores en comunidades de vida asistida y de enseñar clases para adultos mayores en su iglesia. Buchanan es autora de múltiples libros, así como de un calendario y un diario devocionales. Tras atravesar la transición de vida como viuda, ahora reside en la región de Texas Hill Country, cerca de la familia de su hijo.