Connected
Early Encounter
Yesterday I had an opportunity to share my story of going to Lourdes, healing, and personal faith. It reminded me of how much God loves me and cares for me, even when I doubt or struggle, or even turn away. I got choked up telling the story again, remembering the incredible spirituality of the place […]
Cameras Continue
My grandson has always been interested in photography and movie making. When he was a child he would make race tracks about of cardboard and use his Hot Wheels cars to make stop motion videos. After we got together a couple weeks ago, I gave him my old electronic Minolta camera to play with. Then […]
Better With Both
It is hard to see my mom struggling to play the piano, especially since it has been her favorite thing to do since she was 6 years old. She does have good days, but most end in frustration. Today her friend came over. We have missed her for 3 weeks for various reasons. After visiting, […]
Grateful for Encouragement
Several people reached out to me after yesterday’s blog. Most are or were caring for their parent(s). Connecting with others helps to not feel alone, especially when they understand the difficulties. I find it so interesting that people suffering from dementia display such similar struggles, thoughts, and behaviors – regardless of their specific diagnosis. Caregivers […]
Supersaturated Cloud
My mom read the reflection in “Jesus Calling” this evening. I thought it was very profound with vivid imagery. This is what it said: “I am like a supersaturated cloud, showering Peace into the pool of your mind.” I would like to remember this quote when I feel overly stressed. I Found God today imagining […]
Train Your Mind
I saw a quote from TobyMac today that moved my heart, “Train your mind to hear what God whispers and not what the enemy may be shouting.” I also heard a beautiful reflection the other day saying that my past sins are like grains of sand compared to the mountain that is God. These two […]
Sprechen Deutsch
We had a woman come clean the house today. She was German and asked my mother if she was German too. My mom said she was and the woman said a couple things to her in German. My mom actually grew up speaking English and German. It took her a little while to process, but […]
Here and There
Our new nurse/friend/caregiver came for her first shift this afternoon. When she arrived, my mom was napping in her room, so we chatted for a bit in the living room. After a while, mom rang her bell which meant she was awake and ready to get up. I asked our friend to allow me to […]
Lord’s Blessing
Tonight we read the scriptures for the Mass celebrating the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The first reading was Numbers 6:22-27 which includes one of my favorite blessings beginning with “The Lord Bless you and keep you.” This is also the song that my mom used to sing in high school choir. They would […]
Framing Photos
After my father died, family members went through the hundred or so matted photos that my dad had prepared and took their favorites to keep. My grandson had several and for his birthday, asked to have them framed. Today he gathered up his stack of prints and I took him to the local craft store. […]
Still Finding God 