It's kind of a surreal experience to read and digest this news as I sit beside the bedside of my mother while she sleeps. If I calculate correctly, Mother is the same age and also suffers from dementia. (I believe Elizabeth Elliot lived with dementia for over 10 years.)
An album of Fernando Ortega (YouTube) is playing in the background. "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing." I'm having a sort of personal revival in Room 403 of the Special Care Unit. How graciously the Lord is ministering to me.
(And it's only the first day of my Faux-Gethsemani week.
Explanation of that to follow in another post. Maybe.)
Love, hugs and prayers dear Rebecca. May you continue to feel God's loving presence surrounding you and your Mom.
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Thanks, Lorraine. What I know of your personal experience makes these words SO meaningful....♥
DeleteHugging you from afar! I love your pix that is "muted" so to say. Very subtle, very gentle. Thank you for mentioning Fernando Ortega. I'm putting together a play list for Thursday's Chemo Event and will add him to it! In fact, Sunday at church, "Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" was sung. My voice is still "strained" so I cannot make a joyful noise, but I lip sync!
ReplyDeleteWould you believe there must have been something on my camera (cell phone) lens?!?! I couldn't believe it when I downloaded (or is it uploaded) it. Looking back over the day - which still isn't over - I canNOT believe all that has transpired. So much more than I posted here...
DeleteI've always enjoyed Fernando Ortega. Saying prayers for both you and your Mom and your family!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your prayers, Debbie. As I reply early the next morning, I'm still listening to him :) "More Love to Thee" playing now.
DeleteYes, Fernando is a gifted musician and songwriter. It is always his music I turn on when I am in a greater need than usual for the peace and presence of the Lord. You and your parents and family are often in my thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteI agree! And I SO appreciate your prayers, Sandy.
DeleteWhat a precious thing, Rebecca. I loved Elisabeth Elliot, and I love Fernando Ortega's music. Truth in song and reminders of God's goodness.
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