In his book Faith-Based Caregiving in a Secular World: Four Defining Issues, Dr. James Londis addresses what he feels are some misguided beliefs concerning healing that Christian caregivers need to be aware of in order to better fulfill their ministry.

At my grandmother's funeral, I described her as my oldest best friend. Even five years after her death, I find myself driving in my car and reaching for my cell phone to call and talk to her. I forget she is not physically here with me anymore because her words, actions, and love are still so alive to me.