Wednesday, April 28, 2010

The Long Goodbye

The “long goodbye”  that is what some have called what we go through with our loved ones who have Alzheimer’s disease.  The details are better left unsaid, but it would be an understatement to say this time in my life dealing with my mother and her disease is very difficult.  The Lord has a way of comforting like no other and speaks to me so clearly through scripture.  James has been especially meaningful to me of late.
James 1:12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
James 5:11 We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord's dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.
Mom Jana 4-10
Mom and me at recent BBQ at her assisted living.
I cannot minimize the compassion of my husband or my other family members who walk through this trial with me as well.  As it has been said many times before, the Christian walk is not a sprint but an endurance race.
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