A Holy Experience

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Day by day by day

This is how we live. It's OK, but it is not easy. By the graced of God we will make it. We are finishing up some Christmas shopping today. My husband needs to get his eyes checked and I would like to use the balance of our FSA account before we lose it.

My MIL is having some difficulty this week. She is way off on her time frames. She still thinks a lawyer is after her and this week she told us she thought she had been living here two years (it's been two months).

I have to work job 2 tomorrow so I won't be able to take her to church or even go. Kind of leaves a bit of emptiness in my heart. It's something we do together.

Of to the store and hopefully pot roast night!

Sunday

Today my MIL and I went to the church we have been attending the past several weeks. Today the service was dedicated to Operation Christmas Child. I got so teary eyed!

It's odd being a caregiver. I have always had a connection with my elders. I don't think I would have had the patience for this 20 years ago. She still forgets things. Get confused. But carries on. She has been concerned lately that her mother and some of her siblings passed on at 79, which is her age. I hope she lives much longer of course. 79 is almost over with and 2012 will be her 80th year.

Christmas will be interesting. My SIL is coming with her daughter. It will be awkward to say the least between hubby and sis. She told MIL today she was jealous that we were the caregivers. Regret I suppose as she did not come to see her mother the entire time my husband was there caring for his mom.

Here's hoping fences will mend.

Mom in law

Wow, it's been a bit!

My husband and mother in law came to Texas mid-October. She got the go ahead to travel and she will be staying with us until at the very least, after Christmas. I am excited!

I now have a new role in conjunction with my husband: Caregiver. Mom is doing remarkably well. She still suffers from some short term memory issues, but for the most part is doing well.

I ordered a new book called Diary of a Mad Caregiver by Rebecca Collins.

She sent me an e-mail and was gracious to extend her heart. She let me know that I could keep in touch and let her know of my/our progress. I am very excited to receive the book. It is difficult to find books on the topic that aren't sterilized.

I found her book through a publication that I picked up at church. I took Mom to First Baptist Church in our town. Thinking it was the beginning of a "church home search". Well, I am happy to say she really liked the church. The congregation was very welcoming. I am excited to take her back this Sunday.

It's funny the parallel. My Great-Grandfather Fred lived with my grandparents (Ethel and Ivor) when he was elderly. I have a photo of him holding me he year I was born, a month or so after I was born.

Mother in law update

She apparently did not suffer a stroke of any kind. Her sodium levels and every other level on earth were low. So very low. She has recovered. Sounds like she is back to her old self. She is currently in rehab to get her strength back.

We are delighted!

All, I would appreciate any prayers for my mother in law-Doris. She is in the hospital right now. She suffered a mini-stroke on this past week and is back in the hospital again.

Give Away

Mrs. Linda over at Faithfulness Farms has an awesome-tastic give-away. I truly hope I win, however, I will be delighted for whomever wins this great prize. Including some bake ware by Welcome Home Brands.

As we all know fall is the time of bake sales and Welcome Home Brands has paper bake war!!!! How cool is that? No dishes to worry about. I'll have to try some for our treat days at work. The I won't have to worry about bringing home dirty pans. I think these would also be great for Christmas food gifts.

Hop on over to see Mrs. Linda. and sign up! Plus, she is sharing some great recipes to boot.