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DuluthGA:
Dear Sandy,
Thank you so much for your post and sharing the difficulties that I can only imagine with your dad and the effects of his stroke and your mom's legal blindness and diabetes complications. Actually, the only reason my dad stopped swallowing a year and a half ago was from a mini-stroke. ICK. He's on a blood-thinner now.
I'm glad you picked up on the encouragement part of posting more of my caregiver story. Nothing's easy, but in caregiving there are immediate rewards, and these are what keeps us going, with His loving spirit.
I'm glad you are in good and stable stead. Great to hear from you... anytime.
I'll C YA ROUND DA FORUM Sandy,
And God bless you too dear sister...
Always rest your head on His shoulder,
GENA... Don't beat yourself up... I think there's a verse about that...... ;D
Much love,
Janice
LittleBear:
Hi Marie,
God bless you! My dad has Alzheimer's and is now refusing to bathe. I used to be able to make him, but now, no way! I'm so sorry about all the family problems you had to experience. People who are not involved in the daily and continual care of an individual really have no idea what it's like, but some people seem to be full of opinions. I can only shake my head at your dad's family, but know that God is in control of this as well as all else you went through.
Sometimes people, like your dad just choose to die. Keep your chin up, and know that your heavenly Father has chosen this trial just for you, and all will turn out wonderfully; you will get through to the other side of this.
Love,
Ursula
Rene:
Hi all,
Loving caregivers are a huge blessing to those who need them, but also, they (the caregivers) are blessed to be able to be used in such a honorable way.
None of us know what tomorrow will bring. Those who are caregivers today, may need to be taken care of tomorrow. I can't help but be reminded of this commandment from the Lord, "So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them.." (Matt. 7:12).
Peace and His grace to you all,
Rene'
Shmeggly:
Janice, Ursula, Marie and Sandy....wow. I will tell you right now, the only thing that is keeping me praying and hopeful about my situation is sitting at the computer every night, and reading about what is going on in your lives. That is not dramatic bullsh@t either....for good or bad, it's the truth. At least for the last while or so.
My heart gets hard (to protect myself from being hurt) and I just think about God not helping me, and things just going from bad to worse. But every time I read stuff from you guys, it just seems to soften my heart, and I am able to call out to God. I don't know if that makes sense.
I am writing this to let you know....that in the midst of your battles, you are helping someone besides your families. That's what I meant when I posted to Sandy. You never know what kind of impact you will have on someone....or how that impact occurs.
God, I pray for you all. I simply can't believe what you're going through. It is mind boggling. But if you can hold on, and keep going....then so can I. So thank you for being open and honest.
Remeber to take care of yourselves....take time for yourselves if you can, and get help if you can. I just spent the evening watching a movie with my beautiful daughters all alone, and I was able to forget things for awhile. So take time if you can....and may God' peace come upon you....James
gmik:
James that was so nicely put. I agree. And thank you for sharing a bit. I am so glad you got to have some time w/ your girls. I am still praying for you.
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