Everyday caregiving is indeed uncharted territory and happens to be one of the toughest jobs that there can and will ever be. Care giving can suddenly become the responsibility for any one at any age without notice. In order to be an effective person and not burn out, one must take the necessary steps to keep life balanced in terms of what one as a human being can and cannot do, but yet still pursue individual self -worth. After several years as a full time caregiver, I have used these tips to fixate my life in becoming both a doctoral candidate as well as maintaining a successful ministry without caregiver neglect. Under the circumstances, I could have easily given up aspirations or settled for mediocre in terms of career and ministry. But it takes prayer, wisdom, patience, dedication, hard work, faith and hope to be able to juggle these daily endeavors and yet uphold quality service. There are no regrets. I do believe that the journey and the disappointments along the way form the best in you. My hope is that you will use this book as a model and see yourself as a winner. My prayer is that as you daily care give, you become the best overall individual in terms of health, emotional well-being and purpose that you were destined in life to be. My prayers continually go out for both you and your care recipients.
Glenn, Odell Lendor, Jr.: - Author, caregiver, educator, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, ordained minister and researcher describe the everyday life of Odell Glenn Jr. Odell Glenn's humble beginnings began in the Bedford Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn, New York where in a close knit family he learned the value of education and having a hard work ethic. Odell presently has three engineering degrees (bachelors in mechanical engineering, masters in manufacturing systems engineering and another masters in electrical engineering) and is currently finishing up the doctorate in chemical engineering as a PhD candidate at The University of South Carolina-Columbia. Odell is a keynote speaker for motivational and inspirational audiences. His areas of expertise include early morning prayer, teaching, preaching, K-12 science and engineering mentorship, essential oil research, elderly care and caregiving tips as well as public health awareness on asthma and traumatic brain injuries. Both his career and ministry are in line with the mission of his church denomination and that is "To minister to the intellectual, social, spiritual and physical development of all people". With well over 8 years as a full time caregiver along with ministerial duties and the pressure that comes along with having a professional career, Odell became motivated to write a book entitled "200 Caregiving Tips with healthy eating habits and essential oil benefits". The road has been bumpy to say the least but from these experiences, he has mustered enough strength and courage to write tips to encourage someone else. A chapter on essential oil benefits as well as healthy eating is also inclusive as a pathway into daily care. It takes prayer, wisdom, patience, dedication, hard work, faith and hope to be able to juggle these daily endeavors. His hope is that one will use this book as a model. As one indulges in daily care, his prayer is that every reader maximizes optimal potential in terms of health, emotional well-being and ultimately fulfilling divine purpose. Prayers are offered up specifically for caregivers throughout the book.
