Peace that Passeth Understanding

"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:7

I took Mom to see Dr King yesterday. He is the doctor that took over her case while she was in the nursing home, but he had not actually had the chance to meet her until yesterday. I really like him! He seems genuinely interested in caring for Mom and talked with her at length to determine the best method of care for her. After talking with her, he told us that one of the main issues he believes is causing the depression and anxiety is her diminished quality of life. He said it is a grieving process she is going through because she feels that her life here is finished. She is unable to do much of anything anymore and that is difficult for her. I feel like he definitely tuned in to her feelings and I feel like his care is going to make a positive difference. At times, it's hard to understand why she has to go through the things she is going through when she lived her life in the Lord's service. The scripture above is calming and keeps me mindful that even the things that I can't understand are in God's control.

The goal at this point is just to be able to keep her comfortable, which so far has been difficult due to her anxiety attacks. He made a few changes to her meds, so I'm anxious to see the results of those changes. He also talked with me - about how our family was handling the transition of bringing Mother home. That was a comfort to know that he cared about the rest of us as well. He is the Director of Heartland Hospice, which is the Hospice Mom has been under for several months now. I know that he cares about the same issues that we do such as not giving her meds that will only prolong her life, but rather giving her meds to keep her comfortable for the remainder of her life.

Thank goodness Jim happened to be home yesterday and was able to help me get her into the car to go to the appointment and then was able to help me get her back into the house! I had been worried about how I would be able to manage that. Dr King said we would not need to bring her back into the office - that he would work with the nurses caring for her at home. That is a great relief - it's very difficult to get her in and out of the house, the car, etc.

Tomorrow is Grandparents' Day! I'm really excited! Candace called a couple of weeks ago asking whether or not I would like to go to Levi's school for Grandparents' Day - of course, I said yes! She and Joey are going to come out and sit with Mother so that I can go. Jody is going to go to Addy's school, so she won't be left out either. I don't know what they'll be doing at Blake's school, haven't talked to Toni. We have Levi in Westfall Elementary - half day, Addyson in Norman - half day and Blake in Harrah - full days. I know it will be fun and I'm looking forward to it!







I remember when my children were younger and Grandparents would tell me, "Oh, just wait until the grandbabies come! There's nothing in the world like having Grandbabies!" I could never imagine that Grandchildren would be so different from your own children. Thankfully, I now get to experience the amazing world of Grandbabies and they were right! There is nothing else in the world like it! They are so excited when we visit or when they come to our house! It makes my day when they run up to me for hugs and kisses! I wouldn't trade those moments for anything in this world!

Little Joey is the last one left at home, not old enough for school. I was afraid it would really bother him that Levi would be going without him, but I also know that it's good for him spending "alone" time with Mommy. She's such a great Mom and loves her children dearly. All of our girls are good Mom's and I'm very proud of each one of them! I never worry about any of them not providing a safe and loving home for the kids.







Gerry and I are the only siblings in the family with grandchildren and we had always been in competition to have more grandchildren than the other one. Well, he passed me by a while ago when Shelly married and had three instant children. Gerry now has seven grandchildren to my four. I guess he'll be ahead for awhile, but I still have Chance! We'll see who passes whom once Chance marries! It's really a "just for fun" competition, but it makes for good times! Charles and Kathy each now have a married child, so who knows, maybe they'll get in on the competition too!