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And so, Mom is dying. This is a very large sadness covering me. I’m somewhat afraid; afraid to be without her. Afraid to be sad and to grieve. I give the medicine as directed by the hospice nurse. I am trusting her knowledge and experience. I can list in my mind, or here on paper,…
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God Is Good. Start with the truth to get to and remain in the truth.It’s been difficult to see Mom fading away, yet bearing witness is a gift in many ways. Death is a part of this life. A doorway, a transition, leaving behind this time and space continuum. Mom is moving forward. For Mom,…
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https://benedlife.com/blogs/news/why-is-there-an-increase-in-autism-diagnoses Why Is There an Increase in Autism Diagnoses
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A prayer: Higher Power, God as I understand God to be:May I be all that You have created me to be and may I live and serve and love like You. Lift me, God, above the battleground of my shortcomings and missed marks. Renew my mind. Give me eyes to see what you see; ears…
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Got a call yesterday morning from Barb, mom’s aid… Mom was on the floor when she got there. I checked the ring cameras and sure enough, Mom slipped off of her recliner and ended up spending a total of 12 hours on the hardwood floors, unable to get herself up. Dozing on and off. It…
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It’s good for me to go to Mom’s and stay a long time, and it’s also good to go and stay a couple of hours. Marjory is right in many ways. I’m doing what I’m doing for me. As Mom fails more and more, what I do becomes more and more for myself. Mom is…
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Yesterday a priest came to Mom’s. I wish I could remember his name! He is a native of Ukraine. Dear man. Kind, open, bright-eyed. Looked Mom and me right in our eyes. He travelled a far distance to see Mom and give her three Catholic sacraments:– Reconciliation– Communion– Anointing of the sickThe oil he had…
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I’m so very tired this morning. I could go lay down and fall right to sleep. It’s a beautiful morning… and it’s also almost the end of August. Remember: I cannot experience what has not happened yet. Today I will go to Mom’s and sit with her through to evening. We will watch one of…
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I have learned something to be true that I once did not believe. I learned that I can love someone with all my heart and yet not thrive in the relationship. I can love someone with all my heart and feel alone. I can love someone intensely and be willing to sacrifice my beliefs and…
Faith & Roses 