Dear family and friends,
I knew this day would come; I just didn’t know when.
I am with my mom in Florida. My sister told me that I needed to be here, and I was on a plane the next morning.
A bit of the back story – the day before Easter I got a message from my sister, Suzy, that our mom had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and that effective immediately, she could no longer live independently.
Fast forward to last week when it became evident that I need to be in Florida with my mom. Now that I am here, it hasn’t gotten any easier. Frankly, it is much harder! The nights are very long, so Suzy and I share the responsibility. She stays one night in her apartment to get a night of rest while I stay with mom, and then we switch. The nights are what I can only describe as constant as mom has something called Sun Downers. Though she does not realize it, she is incredibly anxious and fearful, crying much of the night.
I’ve spoken with my leadership both here and in Papua New Guinea. They are all very supportive of my decision to be here.
My heart is still very full for the ministry in Papua New Guinea that the Lord led me there to do. I plan to return there when He allows/asks me to return.
I’m so very grateful for your love, prayers and support of me while I’m overseas and now that I am helping care for my mom.
I plan to be in touch soon as I better understand the impact of my being here in regards to the time I am away from PNG.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
Sharon