Sunday, April 20, 2014

The Joy of Caring for a One so Dear

What a wonderful four days and three nights I was able to share recently with my mom and dad.  It was a time of peace, calmness, laughter and a time of sharing plus reflection.  I was able to cook for them (no surprise there) and we had daily Bible study time together as well. What a joy these days have been to me which serves as a reminder of the mothers who gave us life and the relationship that each of us has built with her over time.

 We shared so many vacations together over the years which included the wonderful man that is now her husband (my dad) and his youngest son who is now my youngest brother.  When they married I gained another sister and two brothers so we are now a family of seven siblings.  I count each of them as blessings to my life and “our family” has grown with their respective spouses, children, grandchildren and some great-grandchildren along the way for our parents. 

 My sisters Rebecca, Laura and I willingly alternate the day and night care of mom and assist William however needed being sensitive to the time and scheduled commitments each of us may have, some of which cannot be changed on a moment’s notice but given a day or twos notice can be accomplished.   Plans are subject to change and can be worked out calmly, with personalities and jealousies set aside.

 What will not be broken or manipulated is the bond shared with our mother and William.  Every minute and moment shared with my mother and William this week is committed to my memory and the maneuvering of others cannot take that away. 

I look forward to any hours, days or nights that will be shared in their home or elsewhere.  Home health care and physical therapy is in the works which is great and my mother is looking forward to walking again and a more independent lifestyle.  Until then her independent spirit lives on in each of the siblings and we will each continue with whatever care is needed for both our mom and our dad, William.

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