Are you in the sandwich season–raising kids while also caring for aging parents? The pressure, confusion, guilt, and overwhelm can feel crushing when family and business collide with life-altering health needs. Where does grace fit in when you’re being pulled in every direction?
Sandwich Season Juggling
That’s the journey of my guest, Ruthie Gray–wife, GenX mom, 15-year caregiver, and author of Empty Nest Awakening: Weaving the Threads of Your Passion into Purpose. A self-proclaimed “juggler of generations,” Ruthie shares wisdom, peace, and joy for moms navigating multigenerational caregiving.
In this episode of Living the Grace Life, Ruthie and I talk about:
- Anticipatory grief in caregiving
- Guilt when you can’t do it all
- Healthy boundaries for caregivers
- Life rhythms to stay grounded and grace-filled
- Staying on your own grass (and let them feel their own feelings)
- Praying messy when words fail
Don’t miss Ruthie’s story of how a small act of kindness for her mom became a powerful reminder of God’s grace in her own life.
If you’ve ever struggled to find peace in multigenerational mayhem, this conversation will encourage you with real grace for your real life in the sandwich season.
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💬 Sandwich Season Quotes from Ruthie Gray:
“I should have asked for help earlier.”
“This is your life now. It’s what’s right in front of you.”
“When you’re taking care of your mind and body, you’re actually showing love for the people you’re caring for. Because an unhealthy person and an unhealthy mind is an unhealthy caregiver and that has ripple effects on the people you love.”
Sandwich Season Scripture Mentioned:
- John 13
Resources Mentioned:
🌿Peaceful Mom Collection
🌿Identifying and Managing Caregiver Trauma with Lisa Saruga,
Connect with Ruthie Gray:
Website: ruthiegray.com
Instagram: ruthie_gray_author
Facebook: authenticonlinemarketingpod
TikTok: ruthiegray
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Ep. 39 The Good Shepherd Has His Eye On You | Jennifer Sakata
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