Be determined to handle any challenge in a way that will make you grow.
I
have never had any experience with Nursing Homes until just recently.
While I was in Kentucky my Papaw made the big move. Therefore, since
I have been back, it is now a place I am beginning to become more
familiar with.
I
always knew this time would come; when he would no longer be scootin
around the house, or reading the newspaper for hours on the couch.
However, I never thought it would come this fast.
As
I sit by him now, all I can think about is how fast life goes by.
When
I left for camp, papaw knew who I was. Now, he just knows my face,
and as far as the name goes- sometimes I'll get as close as Trixie.
I
watch him forget my mom, who is his very own daughter, and I even
watch him forget his own self.
I
keep thinking how hard this whole process has been on my family.
Through all of this I remember, Physical
strength is measured by what we can carry; spiritual by what we can
bear.
I
also remember that happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves
miserable, or happy and strong. The amount of work is the same.
Every
day I pray that the Lord is preparing a place for my papaw up in
Heaven with Him. I am choosing to look at this as the good life
getting closer instead of slipping away.
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