Today was a good day even though the sorrow caused by the death in our extended family is still fresh and on our hearts.
Mother had a good day and even had some visitors from church. We also had Elizabeth, Addy and the little boy Elizabeth is babysitting, Candace, Levi and Joey. I love when all the kids are here and of course, I took a few pictures. The weather was so nice, the kids were able to play outside, which they love! Levi and Joey, I think, would stay outside all day rain or shine!
The picture of Addyson in the cage is her own little project! I was in the living room visiting with the girls and heard her call me. (She calls me Mom, because they lived here when she was learning to talk and Elizabeth and Chance call me Mom and she just picked it up from them.) She said, “Mom, I need you – I’m in the laundry room.” When I walked in, she started barking like a dog and she had closed herself in China’s crate. She was so cute! She stayed in there for a little while and then decided it wasn’t as much fun as she thought it would be and called for help to get out of the crate.
Connie, the Hospice aide came today to help Mom with her shower. She’s such a sweetheart – she’s great with Mom and I don’t think we could have handpicked a better match. Shannon, one of the aides from the nursing home where Mother used to live called today to check on her. Shannon was one of Mom’s favorites and was really good to comfort Mom when she had one of her attacks. We – the family – got to know Shannon really well and knew we could depend on her to watch over Mother when we couldn’t be there.
Mom continues to show improvements. She has fewer anxiety attacks and is able to get herself under control much more quickly than she did when she first came home. Sitting with her and holding her hand, I am able to help her remember the events causing the confusion that brings on the anxiety. I know that God is answering our prayers and providing comfort as she needs it. I’m thankful for the Hospice staff working with us – they are a great group and I know that I can depend on them for both physical and emotional needs.
God is good and I feel his guidance each day. My prayers are with Brenda and her family as they go through this very difficult time and for my Mom, for continued comfort.
1 Chronicles 29:11-13
Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all.
Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.
Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name.
Mother had a good day and even had some visitors from church. We also had Elizabeth, Addy and the little boy Elizabeth is babysitting, Candace, Levi and Joey. I love when all the kids are here and of course, I took a few pictures. The weather was so nice, the kids were able to play outside, which they love! Levi and Joey, I think, would stay outside all day rain or shine!
The picture of Addyson in the cage is her own little project! I was in the living room visiting with the girls and heard her call me. (She calls me Mom, because they lived here when she was learning to talk and Elizabeth and Chance call me Mom and she just picked it up from them.) She said, “Mom, I need you – I’m in the laundry room.” When I walked in, she started barking like a dog and she had closed herself in China’s crate. She was so cute! She stayed in there for a little while and then decided it wasn’t as much fun as she thought it would be and called for help to get out of the crate.
Connie, the Hospice aide came today to help Mom with her shower. She’s such a sweetheart – she’s great with Mom and I don’t think we could have handpicked a better match. Shannon, one of the aides from the nursing home where Mother used to live called today to check on her. Shannon was one of Mom’s favorites and was really good to comfort Mom when she had one of her attacks. We – the family – got to know Shannon really well and knew we could depend on her to watch over Mother when we couldn’t be there.
Mom continues to show improvements. She has fewer anxiety attacks and is able to get herself under control much more quickly than she did when she first came home. Sitting with her and holding her hand, I am able to help her remember the events causing the confusion that brings on the anxiety. I know that God is answering our prayers and providing comfort as she needs it. I’m thankful for the Hospice staff working with us – they are a great group and I know that I can depend on them for both physical and emotional needs.
God is good and I feel his guidance each day. My prayers are with Brenda and her family as they go through this very difficult time and for my Mom, for continued comfort.
1 Chronicles 29:11-13
Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power
and the glory and the majesty and the splendor,
for everything in heaven and earth is yours.
Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom;
you are exalted as head over all.
Wealth and honor come from you;
you are the ruler of all things.
In your hands are strength and power
to exalt and give strength to all.
Now, our God, we give you thanks,
and praise your glorious name.
Isn't it wonderful to have caregivers that care? We too have been blessed with people who love Izzy. They become our friends and you can't help but love them for the love they show. Amazing.
ReplyDeleteThe kids are all adorable!
Good to hear about the improvements, God is good.