Death swoops in upon us
Baby, teenager, mother, grandfather knows no excuse
Slow agonizing pain waits for the final hour
Or gone without goodbyes to meet our maker
Susie
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
This past week a dear friend of ours died. He died suddenly of a heart attack. Isn't it mind boggling to think about how, why and when we will leave this earth? Here is my dad, dying slowly from Alzheimer's disease. Each day I see signs of decline and looming death. Yet, I might not be here tomorrow and he may be here ten years from now. I think I've said before that even though Dad's memory is gone, I do believe he knows, in some deep place, that he needs to be cared for. In every way he can, he allows me to help him and he helps me in helping him. There are times when he just can't, for one reason or another, but we get through those times. I've also said before that I am truly blessed to have such a wonderful father- and in the midst of dementia, his bubbly personality still comes through! Thank you Lord.
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Bless your heart, it is difficult to understand/accept the loss of a close friend, or anyone for that matter. It is so interesting how well your Dad can recall much of his intelect when asked to spell, do math, talking about his time in the Navy. Alzheimers is such an attacking disease, slowly stealing our precious loved ones. Having him with us at LifeCare is such a blessing, as you mentioned earlier, his bubbly personality is great and his ability to interact with just about anybody and always walk away with a smile is something I know I need to work on!!!
ReplyDeleteYou and your family are doing an amazing job with him. It isn't easy by any means, but you are doing the best you can, and that is so admirable!