Living with Mom

Several weeks ago my post titled, "Soul Searching" told about my decision to be a wife and daughter in this season of my life. God always amazes me (although He shouldn't by now) how He provides the guidance and direction right when we need it. I wrote "Soul Searching" before Mom got sick and went into the hospital.

God had already changed my mind, attitude and heart so that I would be ready to help Mom. She's been in the hospital twice, and had a tiring stay at a rehab facility, but she's now home . . . with us. We've been clearing out a bedroom and moving items from her home to ours so that she'll be as comfortable as possible.

The most amazing thing about this is she has agreed with no struggle. I think this incident (c-diff) took so much out of her she realizes she can not live by herself anymore. That sure made things easier to accomplish what is best for Mom.

Jerry is smiling as cable is now in home because there are several programs Mom enjoys watching. Jerry is smiling because it means he can now watch NASCAR on Sundays! We've been mighty slow at obtaining new advancements electronically. Cell phones, internet and now cable.

My sister, Kathy, will be coming home next month as we make plans to empty Mom's house and prepare it for market next spring. Even though I saw Kathy in April (she lives in Oklahoma), it will be wonderful to have her here again. Jerry, and David, Kathy's husband, are already pondering what they want to do.

This season of my life will be very different. I know all things are possible through Christ, who I serve. I'm so glad God prepares us as our lives change and we enter into new seasons.