Struggles
Unrealized Plan
My dad’s facility was taking some of the residents to a Christmas play tonight. I wasn’t sure if it would be a good idea to take my dad or not. I wondered if doing so would just feed his confusion and make it worse. When my mom and I visited yesterday and talked about it, […]
Beautiful Parish
The parish that I belonged to some years ago went through a big change before I moved. It combined with 2 other parishes in the city. It was a difficult time for everyone involved as 2 of the churches closed and were sold. The pastor worked hard to minister to everyone and to keep the […]
A Different Thanksgiving
I was so grateful that my son and daughter in law offered to host Thanksgiving dinner this year. Yesterday my grandson came over and we made some desserts. All of them were brand new recipes. My grandson made brownies embellished with Andes candy. He had an idea and wanted to try it out. We made […]
Caring Dentist
Last week at the veterans day event, my dad smiled big and we noticed a gap in his teeth. I talked to the nurse and got him set up with the dentist who visits on a regular basis. It just happened that he was scheduled to come today. I actually met him as I was […]
Who Am I
I enjoyed discussing the homework in my Bible class tonight as we talked about the ending in the book of Job. There are several chapters in which God answered Job’s laments of his current sad situation. He did this, not by explaining why Job is suffering, but by questioning Job’s participation in God’s plan. For […]
God Cares Through Suffering
This morning I read the scripture for today and the words from Romans 8:18 hit my heart. I consider that the sufferings of this present time are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us.I thought these were especially meaningful considering my thoughts yesterday on suffering. Also, this was written by Paul, […]
Redemption Through Suffering
Tonight in my Bible class, we finished studying the book of Job. The verse for our prayer and contemplation was Job 42:2, “I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted.” As I meditated on these words, my thoughts went immediately to my father. I know that […]
Reflecting
I joined in on an online caregiving group today. I realized it has been 2 months since I had participated. The last time I talked with them, we were in the midst of trying to find a good place with good people who would take good care of my dad. As I caught them up […]
Safe Travels For All
My brother had intended on making a trip here last month, but then we had the big COVID scare. So he made arrangements to come for a few days this week. He started out his 2 day drive yesterday. He came upon a winter storm, but it was just a little snow. Today, however, there […]
Back Inside
I made an appointment for my mom and I to visit with my dad this afternoon. They have been scheduling only outside visits as they make their way through this COVID breakout. When we arrived we were given the good news that the facility is COVID free and could resume indoor visits. That was great […]
Still Finding God 