We are delighted to welcome a new Anna Chaplain to Caraway. Margaret is a very experienced Chaplain who will work in the west of Southampton in liaison with Rev Chris Knights, Caraway Trustee from Lordshill Church.
Margaret says:
I’m Margaret Hague and a member of Victory Gospel Church. Through supporting elderly parents we as a family became aware of the difficulties that our elderly population, their carers and families face. The daily struggle of living at home, the frustration and isolation that follows from reduced physical mobility or dementia and the depression that can so quickly set in are all very real issues that many face. God is using our own experience as a family to light a fire within me to help others through this difficult season.
I believe that in every older person there is treasure to be unlocked. The abundant life that Jesus came to bring (John 10 v10) is available to us at any age. Every person is valuable and has something to offer society. Our older generation are such a blessing and I believe their lives should be celebrated. I hope that through my role as Anna Chaplain I will be able to help many find hope, peace and happiness. To help the older person navigate safely through their latter years with dignity, hope and joy is an immense privilege.