This is a short post tonight.... I'm exausted after another short night of being with mom, and will hit the bed early tonight. Dennis was kind enough to spend the night with her tonight. She was pretty active physically, but not mentally. She was really "antsy" and trying to get out of the bed all day. We were constantly putting her legs back up in the bed. She was insistent on "going home". (I'm not sure which "home" she was talking about....) She was not very mentally aware, and for the first day, did not acknowledge various people that came in to see her today.
We keep talking with her, and doing a lot of reminicing as brothers and family. We laughed ALOT today, just weren't sure how much she took in. I'd share some of those stories with you, but I'm afraid my employer, or really anybody associated with me professionally might read some of it.... (can't afford to risk that....if you know what I mean. :)
Pastor Don Garvey stopped by to check on mom and pray with us. He reminded us of what Paul said in the New Testament, "to live is Christ, to die is gain". We're trying hard to remember that for the sake of mom. We don't want to be selfish, as we know that mom is the one "gaining" in this situation, not us.
Go for it mom. You desire it! We love you.
4 comments:
what a gift it is to know where her 'home' will be; as Christians we take this for granted sometime, but what a treasure that is. yes, your mom will be gaining even tho i know it doesn't feel like it for her family. however, one day SOON (i believe) you'll be reunited with her when He returns for all of us...what rejoicing that day will be. thinking about and praying for y'all, Terry
"To die really gain"!
When I told my daughter Janis about your Mom, she said that she felt bad for your family, but that"Peggy just got to the finish line before the rest of us!" She will be waiting for all of us. PTL
We keep praying for her and all of your family
Terry We are praying for your family. I went through the same thing almost 2 years ago. It is very difficult but Pastor McGarvey is so right to die is gain. I know my mom is with the Lord and oh what a comfort that is. You have a great family . BE PROUD. Think of the heritage your parents gave you. God is so good.
I have read with great compassion and joy, your journey with your mom, here. It has been amazing, the speed with which the cancer has taken Peggy, but I believe that that is God's grace. And she wouldn't have wanted any different. You boys can be sure that she will have everything prepared when you meet again. Clean towels that have never touched a behind, and plenty of time for stories and laughs. How great to know that we are only separated for a short time.
Thanks for sharing your journey with us. It has been a blessing, just as your mom was.
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