Mom has been moved upstairs to a Long Term Care setting. She is still not eating much, does not stand or transfer on her own. But each day she improves a little; her hand is opening up, she is more conversive, participates in some of the activities and is adjusting to her new 'home'.
Just 2 weeks ago she did not respond, could not remember her name, hands were clenched tightly and she did not eat at all. And so she certainly has surprised us all.
She is receiving excellent care, is safe and will most likely remain where she is for some time. At night she listens to the CD "Hymns for the Journey" and sings along with me as she goes to sleep each night. I never thought of how this CD might be such a valuable part of my own mothers life when it was put together for other shut ins a few years ago. Even when I am not with her, she can still listen to my voice.
Watching a loved on decline is difficult, we are helpless in even our grandest gestures of effort to make much of a difference in the ultimate destiny they will face. However it is of some re-assurance during this journey to realize that she is not alone, even without family, friends, familiar faces and surroundings, she is indeed in the pressence and constant care of Jesus Christ.
May God Bless my mother with peace, comfort, and safety in this final journey of her life. And may he grant the same to your loved ones who may be traveling a similar path.
Thank you stopping by;
1 comment:
What dramatic improvement. Clearly God has extended her time here on earth, but He wants us to see His activity.
Who would have imagined that one day your own mother would be comforted by your CD at a difficult time in her journey. Praise God for how He is now using your CD to provide your familiar voice for her.
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