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
Dear Sharon,
Just read your email. My heart goes out to you and your sister and especially your sweet mom.
Will be praying for you all. I know this is so hard to see your mom suffering. What a blessing
for you to be there. It is so wonderful that they understand that you need to be with your mom.
Your post overseas will always be there but not your sweet mom. I pray that the Lord will give
you the stamina to see you through this trying time and be blessed by it. You will never regret
it.
Please keep me abreast of your situation. Praying dear one.
In His love,
Rosie
So sorry about this news. Having just gone through the same with my mom I am so glad that you and Sue can be there. It is very hard to watch them wither away all the time remembering how they were, bright, cheerful, strong and supportive. Now you need to be her support, her cheer, her strength all the time being her light. Stay strong and know that there are people out here thinking and praying for you and Sue to have the strength and stamina for the long haul. Take care of each other Ted and Kay.
Ted, I just found this message and realized that it was not approved to be shown, I’m so sorry! Thank you very much for your loving message. Suzy and I are doing better now… I just wrote an update that I will share either today or tomorrow. Our love to you and Kay
Sharon,
I hope things are going good for you while your with you precious Momma, cherish her as much as you can. Believe it or not, I finally setup my monthly $25 gift to you, as I said “little is much if God is in it” Sorry for the long delay!
Gayla
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