So many of my wonderful supportive friends tell me they are amazed at my strength. I am strong, and I handle things fairly well, but ALL of my strength comes through Jesus. I hope I've been faithful about telling everyone that, but it's quite possible I've not been. One of the many blessings I experience is worshiping each week with family and friends at the Hills Church of Christ in the Fort Worth area. God is so faithful about making certain the songs we sing and the preaching we hear is always perfect for me! This weekend was no exception, and I was reminded that Jesus makes it possible to bear all I do. I feel pain, I shed tears, and my heart aches, but I can see that this is temporary. I can handle it because of God's grace - because of Jesus. What a wonderful gift! Because of Jesus, I'm not afraid. I know He provides.
The staff at Lexington Place is great with Billy. The nurses watch him carefully, and they report anything new to the doctor or physician's assistant. The trend has been to try to correct his behaviors with medications, and recently, he's very disconnected to us. He falls asleep while eating, and I think he was asleep while standing at church last week. It's been noticeable to those who work with him daily also, so last week they started backing off of some of the really heave duty meds. I noticed a slight difference on Saturday night, but tonight he seemed so much better. He was more interactive and smiled more. He talked a lot more - it didn't make a lot of sense, but it's still good to have him talk. I am thankful for any glimpse of the Billy we know and love. As my friend, Delores, often says - God is good.
It's time for our annual Memory Walk on October 27th. It's also time for me to begin raising funds for the Alzheimer's Association to continue research. If you would like to give to the cause, you can click the link to the right that says, "Donate to me." It will take you to a site where you can scroll to the Donate button, and search for my page by my name - Kathy Knowles. I thank you in advance for any donations, prayers, and walkers. If you're nearby, join us that day! Let's END ALZ!
Oh goodness, this disease stretches us to to our limits, and yet..... God always provides for us, even though we feel we're to the end.....we can go on.
ReplyDeletePraise God for these wonderful care takers, our church, friends and most of all for our faith in God that sustains us through these difficult times.
Hugs and prayers to you my friend,