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Cynthia <3

My thoughts and prayers to those in the same situation
as you Cynthia.

Good morning :-)


I have a meeting today to sort out how many hours I will be allowed for care. Seeing him sitting there so forlornly has been a blow - I want him home as soon as it can be arranged.


On our prayer stroll today, we venture into the living room..

Lord, we pray for this room where we live, relax and entertain. May it be a comfortable place for the family and a place where we welcome friends and strangers. May the love of all who enter here grow and flourish in your name.
Amen.

Cx :-)

Good morning :-)


I have a meeting today to sort out how many hours I will be allowed for care. Seeing him sitting there so forlornly has been a blow - I want him home as soon as it can be arranged.


On our prayer stroll today, we venture into the living room..

Lord, we pray for this room where we live, relax and entertain. May it be a comfortable place for the family and a place where we welcome friends and strangers. May the love of all who enter here grow and flourish in your name.
Amen.

Cx :-)

He will become accustomed to it Cynthia. My Mother in law spent the last three years of her life in a care home. She suffered from rheumatoid arthritis and was immobilized
Unfortunately the . staff didn't give her the care they should and MIL died in hospital
from unnecessary illness. As her SIL who visited her regularly I only saw the care home at its best. Sadly that wasn't always the case.

Good morning :-)


It's amazing how small things can make all the difference.....and we all have a lot to be grateful for. OH is as settled as he can be. I have a meeting tomorrow to see how many hours we will be allowed for home care and then I am having my hair done. I go to see him for a couple of hours each day - it's hard seeing him just sitting there though........ :-(


Moving on...... we continue our prayer walkabout in our homes..

Lord, as I lay my head down to sleep in this room tonight, I ask for your comfort and strength. Ease my mind. Help me to let everything go and leave it all in your hands. Give me peace that I may sleep without tossing and turning. May all loneliness be banished, as I rest in your peace. Amen.


Cx :-)

Thank you Vera. Wife was at her GP this morning on a separate issue.
She's had two minor heart attacks in the last two years. She attends
monthly to give a blood sample to the nurse. She also saw her GP who
gave her a prescription for an "infection" vague term (?)
Five years ago she had her worn out knees replaced, big invasive surgery.
She's limping heavily on her RH side. I don't know if it's her hip. I do know
she works harder than some people half her age at a time when she
should be enjoying her retirement.

You’re right David. We all have a lot to be thankful for. A while ago I was reading about some people with mental issues who kept a “gratitude diary”, writing down each day a few things that had made that day worthwhile. I thought it was a good idea. I don’t write anything down but last thing at night I do say a quiet thank you for the good things of the day. They are usually little things like getting the washing dry or finding a book I wanted in the library; sometimes nice things like an unexpected phone call from a distant friend. It’s surprising how much better it makes me feel, even if I have had a grotty day.

I hope your OH has settled in at the home and you are managing to get some rest Cynthia.

Hello and good evening to you all :-D <3
I hope you are well, or your problems are no worse.
I'm aware I've complained about this and that on these threads
over recent years. But, all things considered, looking at the bigger picture
I have survived much that once seemed insurmountable.
With, the benefit of TV, the internet, newspapers and thought
I see myself as fortunate, surviving each day realising that I am
no longer young, and "older" than some who helped me get this far,
yet immature in some ways.
Very fortunate I guess.
THANK GOD.

Good morning :-)

Thank you for the kind words - much appreciated <3

Continuing the prayer walkabout in our homes....


A prayer for the dining room

Prayer- "Heavenly Father, bless the time we spend together at this dining table. May we encourage one another and not criticize. Please fill our hearts with joy, laughter, and the grace to understand one another."

Cx :-)

You have my deepest sympathy Cynthia.
My wife is classified as my carer
and I can see the effect the role is having on her/

Cynthia, as others have said, rest as much as you can. I know the toll it took on my brother when he was a full-time carer for our father who was physically disabled, registered blind and then had dementia, so please accept all the help that is offered to you. You and your OH are in my thoughts <3

I like the idea of a prayer trip around the home. So many posts lately have reminded me of my young days. I have an aunt, only 6 years older than me, who had a lovely voice. At family gatherings everyone performed their party piece and she always sang Bless This House. Happy memories of happy times.

Good morning :-)

The Everyday Faith readings have finished….how about a prayer walk round our homes this week?

God, I thank you for this place where I live. Let this entire house be a place of comfort and peace that always seeks your Son. Please, protect our family in all ways.

A Prayer for the kitchen

Lord, May this kitchen be the heart of our home.
May our home be full of love.
May love be made anew here each day for others to taste and know your blessings.

Amen.


Cx :-)

Hello all

You needed the extra sleep Cynthia. I hope your husband is comfortable with his respite care.

Candlemas Service today combined with the Air Training Cadets who brought their new flag into church to be blessed. Really good to have so many youngsters sharing our worship this morning.

Good morning :-)

I actually had an extra hour in bed this morning......very strange. :-)

After a rather stressful night, it appears that OH is settling into his new environment. I had to type out the regime we have at home in order to help them, along with a list and details of his medication as he is on so much. Anyway, on to today


The Collect (special prayer) for today :

Almighty and everliving God, clothed in majesty,
whose beloved Son was this day presented in the Temple,
in substance of our flesh: grant that we may be presented to you
with pure and clean hearts, by your Son Jesus Christ our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever.Amen.

The Gospel reading tells of the Presentation of Christ in the Temple.


Cx :-)

Evening all :-) <3
I was just thinking f our Bible, Apart from very few alterations it is
the same, unaltered despite the years. For the most part it is history,
but vey important history, leading to Jesus. His followers in the garden
dozed of and shared the same dream. They saw Jesus talking to Moses
and Elijah. Those who were Jesus' Disciples taught what Jesus had taught
them, up until their deaths, even Paul a Roman Jew.
Any alterations in the New Testament are due to successive translations
and Churches and denominations and schisms that differ from the original.
Much of the NT is prophecy, but it is built on the OT

'Care for the carers' was a slogan much promised some years ago.

Sadly - not much sign of it down here in the South-West.

Cyns ................

take care, and get as much rest and respite yourself as you can during the 2 week break in caring for G.

Take all the help you can.

Much love xxxx

Hello all

Cynthia make sure that you take the time to rest also.

Wishing all who look in Strength, Peace and Joy as we begin a new month today

Thank you Cynthia for your time to post on here.

I used to nurse people with dementia and it is a 24/7
job, respite is a must for you.
I know how much it takes out of those who are carers. <3

Good morning :-)

Thanks Vera - I'm not sure how long the Everyday Faith course lasts but I hope it has been interesting.

Life here is certainly interesting. Yesterday my OH went into a nursing home for respite for a 2 week stay in order to give me a break. The caring role has become very intense over the last few weeks as his dementia has suddenly galloped and impacted on our lives to quite an extent. I am happy to resume my role with a suitable care package in place. At times like this, I am grateful for my faith.

From Everyday Faith

“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercy never comes to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3. 22-23

It’s not unusual for past events to affect us later on and we can often feel bad about things we have said or done. We can be shocked by things other people say and then be equally shocked at our reaction. Each new day brings fresh opportunities of receiving God’s mercy and love afresh.
Today’s reading reminds us that God’s love never ceases – great is His faithfulness indeed.

Cx :-)