Decisions

Yesterday was a really hard day.

Dad went into the Alzheimer's unit.

It is what is best for him. 

Putting all our emotions aside,

and getting him the proper care

was much more difficult 

than I imagined.

It literally took the full day to get it done.

We took him out and we sat with him through his supper.

He people-watched and seemed to fit in. 

We slipped out because we knew

 they wouldn't let us sleep there.

Although, I think my sister Linda

 and I were considering it.

I was pretty strong most of the day,

 then I got home

and could barely function.

I have been up and down all night.

I needed to talk to God.

I can hear him at night when it is still.

When I am still.

I have a real problem with still.

But, I think most of you know that.

The director at the Alz. unit is fabulous.

She texted us on and off.

She got him to shower,

something we had major problems doing.

She said he watched some TV

and said he told her it was time to go to bed.

When she was pulling the covers up,

he tweaked her on the nose.

He is doing okay.

He is finding joy.

Now we will too.

If he is happy,

we will all be happy.

I am going in to eat breakfast with my mom 

in a few hours.

She needs your prayers.

71 years is a long time to live together

and now he isn't with her.

But, he is still here.

We can go visit whenever we want.

We have a a new normal to learn.

We are blessed he has a great place to live 

and she does too. 

We can do this.

We can do all things 

through Christ

who gives us strength.

I wanted you to know what was going on.

I feel your love and prayers.

I will be back with my blog fodder soon.

I have some funny pics of my Wed.

with Caroline to share.

Have a great weekend.

Bless you all. 

Those who hope in the Lord
will renew there strength.
They will soar like eagles,
they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint. 
Isaiah 40:31