My mother shows Daddy some pictures of them together.
We put a little album in her purse so she can look at them
when she can't be with him.
She pulls it out frequently!
My father has been a faithful caregiver to her
as she lapses further into dementia.
I can't help but think that in addition to concentrating on his own
recovery from open heart surgery,
her future--THEIR future--lies heavily on his mind.
This morning, my sister and I read from Our Daily Bread
for our morning devotions.
It included reading the latter half of Psalm 37
and some VERY appropriate words for us as we commit ourselves again
to the Heavenly Father's will for us.
Our prayer continues to be,
"...Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven..."
Lots to digest, Rebecca. My prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Elaine.
DeleteYou can feel the love between them just looking at the photo. My love to you and your family these next few years. God is kind a faithful to those who love him. ♥
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dee. And YES to that last part. We are experiencing His peace and kindness.
DeleteThank you for sharing this...praying for God's blessings on all of you.
ReplyDeleteSuch difficult times. Keeping you all in my prayers.
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Thank you, Martine. Your thoughts & prayers are precious to me. Sometimes I almost literally "feel" the prayers :)
DeleteWhat a sweet picture of your precious parents. Prayers for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteAwe mom,
ReplyDeleteTears are coming to my eyes as I read this. I love you- I love them. So grateful for my heritage! Praying for you moment by moment.
Ethan and I echo Amber. We love you!
DeleteLove, hugs and prayers for all of you. It is wonderful to see a long, loving marriage.
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Yes! 66+ years :)
DeleteThank you for your thoughts & prayers, Lorraine.
what a great idea, the little photo album! I had done that years ago for Deacon and Elylah so they would have pictures of grandma and grandpa to look at when we weren't together. Even though these are hard times for your parents, they are holy times as well. I'm sure your heart, and theirs, are flooded with memories. God bless you all with His sweet presence during these days.
ReplyDeleteAmen Rebecca. You have the right attitude no matter how hard that may be for you at times. But we must put our faith in the Lord and what he's sets before us. One day at a time. Prayers, Love Di ♥
ReplyDeleteSuch a hard time I know...glad you can see the positives in the situation....thinking of you.....
ReplyDeleteThat so touches my heart. God bless you all. (the photo album is sweet.)
ReplyDeleteRebecca, praying for you as you walk through this so difficult, yet amazing, part of life. God was so real there with us as we walked through this with my mama.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Elizabeth. To know that people I've never met in person are praying is humbling. The prayers of God's faithful people have been "felt" and will continue to result in our peace and comfort. I just KNOW it!
DeleteAmen..yes a very hard time as we watch our aging parents. My husband's mom is 98 and she is now having trouble with memory. He will go see her in a few weeks, but it is hard to see his mother no longer remember...we walked through this with his dad. I am so blessed to know that each had a relationship with the Lord and are heaven bound.
ReplyDeleteSo you know....
DeleteYes, my parents are heaven bound. That (and the wonderful heritage they gave us) are what are sustaining us. I know many, MANY others have lived - and ARE living through what we're passing through right now....
Praying for all of you that the Lord keeps you in His tender care throughout this journey. Your parents look so precious.
ReplyDeleteThey ARE precious, Sandy. My brother (whom you met) came up last night and is was here today to help make & communicate difficult decisions. Thank you for your prayers.
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