Loving others is a blessing, and caregiving is just one of the paths to knowing and living a fuller and more loving life. That's the philosophy of the author Daphne Simpkins in this newest collection of stories about caregiving: Blessed. Daphne developed her point of view by being a lifelong caregiver and as a Christian who takes that story about the Good Samaritan to heart. These stories celebrate the aspects of loving and giving care that include child raising, parent tending, being a good neighbor, and seeking help with assisted living establishments and respite ministries which she believes are active and invaluable care partners in our society. If you are an unrepentant caregiver and don't think loving others is a condition that needs to be named as a symptom and cured, this book is for you. About the author: Daphne Simpkins has been living in and writing about life in the South for most of her adult life. Her short stories and essays have been published in a variety of periodicals including The Chicago Tribune, The Atlanta Constitution, the Miami Herald, the Baltimore Sun, the Detroit Free Press, The Christian Courier, The Christian Century, Style, Tropic, and dozens of others. To keep up with new releases, follow her on Amazon, Facebook, Goodreads, Linkedin.com and BookBub. Other titles on caregiving by Daphne Simpkins: The Long Good NightWhat Al Left BehindBelle: A Mildred Budge Friendship StoryWhat Makes a Man a Hero? Stories about Men for Father's DayLovejoy: a novel about desireTricks of the MindClassic Birthdays of 20th Century Popular Culture Creators January-February-March A Memory Care Book for Activity Directors and CaregiversClassic Birthdays of 20th Century Popular Culture Creators April-May-June A Memory Care Book for Activity Directors and Caregivers