Family
Lord Bless You
Yesterday a friend sent me a New Year’s prayer: “May the Lord bless you and keep you, May the Lord make his face shine upon you and be gracious to you, May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26. It is one of my and mom’s favorite scriptures. […]
Holy Family
Today my mom read in “The Word Among Us” the scripture reading Sirach 3:2-6,12-14 for the Feast of the Holy Family. Then we read the beautiful reflection that really hit home. It said in part: “On this Feast of the Holy Family, let’s consider what it means to take care of our loved ones. Of […]
Backwards Day
In a strange turn of daily events, I heard mom get up this morning, but struggled to get myself out of bed. When I finally made it upstairs, I found her doing her laundry. I just had to help her with the detergent. She did 2 loads of her laundry, took a shower, did the […]
Trying to Recover
This morning I got up disgusted with the pile of sicky sheets and blankets on my bed. After 10 days of illness, I figured that was probably a good sign. I also figured it was probably a blessing that I can’t smell right now. So I stripped the bed and got the sheets in the […]
COVID Christmas
Mom and I were blessed today despite it being a COVID Christmas. We are incredibly grateful that Mom still has pretty mild symptoms. This morning I got out the Christmas tablecloth and put away the Advent wreath to mark the change of atmosphere. We Zoomed with family and opened a couple of presents that made […]
Such Encouragement
My mom woke up early this morning coughing. She had a sore throat and runny nose, but luckily still no fever. The doctor’s office called as we were finishing breakfast to let us know they could do the virtual appointment right away. The PA was a true gift from God as all good gifts are. […]
Didn’t Last
When my mom got up this morning, I saw the way she looked exhausted and heard her raspy voice and tested her for COVID. Sure enough, it was positive. Despite my best efforts, she caught the virus. That put an abrupt end to caregiving help. I called the doctor right away. She has an appointment […]
Banished to the Basement
Today the hired caregiver came over to care for my mom while I try not to infect her with COVID and try to recover. It was very strange to be banished to the basement and listen to a complete stranger take care of my mom. Surreal and a blessing at the same time. I was […]
Help Coming
So, I found out I have COVID. I wasn’t too surprised as it’s everywhere. But now the concern is for my mom. I have been following all the precautions since I started feeling bad and doing my best to stay away from her. I contacted a caregiving service that we tried out with my dad […]
Help in Sickness
I suppose it was inevitable that I would get sick some day. Saturday night a fever came on and did me in. I am grateful for my sister who was here today and took care of my mom and me. I am grateful for my son who ran an errand for me. I am grateful […]
Still Finding God 