Saturday, December 26, 2015
Global Sampler- Africa: No Rest Period!
Global Sampler- Africa: No Rest Period!: 1 Timothy 5 informs the reader to care for the widows. It is my goal to follow Scripture accordingly. I dare not disappoint God. On judgemen...
No Rest Period!
1 Timothy 5 informs the reader to care for the widows. It is my goal to follow Scripture accordingly. I dare not disappoint God. On judgement day, I want to hear "Good thy faithful servant". But will I hear it? I'm often disgruntled as I care for my mom. Seeing her bent over, walking with the assistance of a walker and strolling with the look of fear and uncertainty, bends me out of shape.
My mom was strong, firm, with drive. She worked hard as a caseworker, played on the local office's softball team, enjoyed quilting. But after the age of 70 she got lazy, She no longer wanted to plant in the backyard, sew, cook. What on earth took her desire? She didn't experience much pain. Her health was in pretty good standing.
I really thought that she would be a fighter in her old age and strive to be independent. Nope! I guess I was disappointed that she wasn't working harder to live and "think" healthy. It is my prayer that she would gird her loins and try. I don't mind helping but I believe if some tasks are done independently aging gracefully would be so difficult.
Lord, hear my prayer. I pray that I will be gentle and understanding.
Happy 2016 Bloggers!
My mom was strong, firm, with drive. She worked hard as a caseworker, played on the local office's softball team, enjoyed quilting. But after the age of 70 she got lazy, She no longer wanted to plant in the backyard, sew, cook. What on earth took her desire? She didn't experience much pain. Her health was in pretty good standing.
I really thought that she would be a fighter in her old age and strive to be independent. Nope! I guess I was disappointed that she wasn't working harder to live and "think" healthy. It is my prayer that she would gird her loins and try. I don't mind helping but I believe if some tasks are done independently aging gracefully would be so difficult.
Lord, hear my prayer. I pray that I will be gentle and understanding.
Happy 2016 Bloggers!
Monday, December 7, 2015
A year without blogging!!
It is now December 2015 and I haven't blogged all year! This year has been an "over the hill and through the woods" type of year. Am I Little Red Riding-hood in this scenario?? I have my cape to be super daughter as well.
After adjusting to my life shift, I had to immediately hit the ground running as a caretaker for my mum. It was my belief that we would grab our Amtrak tickets and travel the nation...NOT....illness kicked in and my mum wasn't mentally in the mood to travel. What a rain pour! I was ready to scream "I can't do this now!" My dad was a handful even though homemakers, nurses, physical therapist were revolving in and out of our home. On the account of his brain tumor, he still had an urge to drive, preach and go on his merry way. His weakness on the left side of his body told him the contrary. He would wake up in the middle of the night, sneak out of the bed and roam around the house. He was a fall risk and fell several times. I am totally grateful for our local fire dept. They were on call weekly. I was finally able to thank the local fire house this year! So, take your firemen/paramedics some bagels and coffee! They deserve it as public servants!
Welp, I'm in my 3 year of graduate school and my hands are full! I'm enjoying the enrichment of it all!
Til next time....Love..Pray...Travel...
After adjusting to my life shift, I had to immediately hit the ground running as a caretaker for my mum. It was my belief that we would grab our Amtrak tickets and travel the nation...NOT....illness kicked in and my mum wasn't mentally in the mood to travel. What a rain pour! I was ready to scream "I can't do this now!" My dad was a handful even though homemakers, nurses, physical therapist were revolving in and out of our home. On the account of his brain tumor, he still had an urge to drive, preach and go on his merry way. His weakness on the left side of his body told him the contrary. He would wake up in the middle of the night, sneak out of the bed and roam around the house. He was a fall risk and fell several times. I am totally grateful for our local fire dept. They were on call weekly. I was finally able to thank the local fire house this year! So, take your firemen/paramedics some bagels and coffee! They deserve it as public servants!
Welp, I'm in my 3 year of graduate school and my hands are full! I'm enjoying the enrichment of it all!
Til next time....Love..Pray...Travel...
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