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Please Pray for Us

14 Feb
Please Pray for Us

As some of you who follow me may know, a couple of years ago my wife and I began caring for my parents who were in their nineties. We wanted to be a blessing to them.

Last March, my father went home to be with the Lord. He had cancer. He passed peacefully in his sleep.

At this point we’re caring for my mother. She’s 91 and has dementia which seems to be progressing rapidly.

Recently, she fainted multiple times, causing us to call 911. They admitted her into the hospital, where she immediately began hallucinating. They found some issues with her heart and are currently trying to stabilize her.

The problem is that she will probably be too weak to walk when this is over. Our hope is to get her into a rehab facility. Then, we want to continue caring for her at home.

This may require hospice services since she may need 24-hour care. The big issue is that her dementia makes her unaware that she is no longer capable of walking around and caring for herself the way she used to.

Currently, we’re in the process of changing the setup of our home to make it a safe place for her. It requires a lot of time and effort.

The reason I’m sharing this is so that first of all, you can pray for our family to have the grace to weather this season.

Secondly, I needed to explain this because I am temporarily suspending this blog so that I can prioritize my needs at home. I’m sure you will understand this.

So, for I while, I will no longer be publishing these posts. Please keep us in your prayers, and may God continue to bless you.

 
3 Comments

Posted by on February 14, 2024 in Newsletters, Prayer

 

3 responses to “Please Pray for Us

  1. Sally Shaw's avatar

    Sally Shaw

    February 14, 2024 at 8:36 AM

    I am also 91 and feel so much compassion for your mother. So far, I am still able to care for myself at home. How much longer no one knows except our Father who made us. I pray for your mom as a sister in Christ. You are focused on how to care for her. She is still herself under the weight of her circumstances. I pray for her….and you dear children as well. My children make my life as I now live it possible. God will give you all you need. Keep in touch with Him as you go.

    Sally Shaw —. Sahshaw@icloud.com

     
  2. ihavenoboundaries's avatar

    ihavenoboundaries

    February 14, 2024 at 8:39 AM

    Standing with you and Cheryl. Sending love

    Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

     
  3. Kurt's avatar

    Kurt

    February 14, 2024 at 10:23 AM

    may God supply the grace you need, we all look forward to your return.

     

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