Special Love - Special Times
We are thankful that Carol has had no further stomach upsets for about 48 hours. She sleeps much but occasionally will ask for a sip of water or respond with a couple of loving words. I am sure that the medication not only helps prevent the upsets but also relaxes her so that she can rest easier. She rarely indicates having any pain but we have meds to handle that on those rare occasions.
Lisa has been sleeping on the sofa in the room with Carol, and last night took an easy chair from the living room, placing it next to her bed, making a makeshift bed for herself so she can be close by to recognize any indication of need. Presently they are asleep holding hands through the safety bed rail. Both Karin and Lisa take turns sitting by her side during the day, available to meet any need. We are so blessed by a loving family! I have a monitor at my bed to listen for needs, but as Carol grows weaker it is wonderful to have someone close by to hear the whisper.
I have been reading The Vanishing Power of Death by Erwin Lutzer. A couple quotes from the book keep coming to mind: "Through times of joy and suffering, through times of uncertainty and fear, God is always ahead of us...And when death comes to us, as most assuredly it will, we will know that we are not traveling where Jesus has not Himself been. Death is nothing less than an encounter with God in the presence of the One who came to save us."
May you experience Him today in your joy, suffering, uncertainty and/or fear!
Love,
Chuck...and Carol too
posted by Carol Wilson @ 3:30 AM
2 Comments:
Chuck and Carol,
Thank you so much for continuing to share in your journey in the path of the shadow of death. It has brought many precious, blessed memories back of my own Mothers passing from life on earth to life in heaven. I can totally relate to Lisa sleeping holding Carol's hand through the rail and not wanting to be far away. My tears flow along with prayers for both of you. Wishing I could share with Carol how the birds keep visiting us at the office and last week we even had a deer (a doe) visit too at the feeder. God is good. May Jehovah-Jireh grant each minute what you need.
MUCH, MUCH love with many prayers,
Until we meet where we will never be separated,
Rindi Bowman
Dear Chuck and Carol,
My prayers and many thoughts flow your way throughout the day as you walk the valley of the shadow of death. I am having many precious memories of my own Mothers going from life on earth to eternal life in heaven. I can relate totally to Lisa sleeping holding Carol's hand, not wanting to let go. I keep wanting to share with Carol about the birds coming at the office window. Last week we even had a deer (doe) come to visit & eat. So fun.
May Jehovah Jireh be extra close each minute of every day. I know you will continue to build precious, blessed memories together. These words in English just seem so inadequate. May God be your portion.
Many prayers and much love,
Rindi Bowman
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