A stroll down a country lane is a perfect venue for my Wednesday ponderings....
The last couple of weeks I have had a lot to ponder.... mainly centered around one main topic.... getting my parents into Assisted Living.... I suppose that all only children like myself , if they are fortunate to have their parents live to ripe age, will come to this place in tier family life.... My parents had been adamant all these years that they refused to leave their family home... and we are so grateful that the Lord has blessed their lives to be able to do that for all these years. But at age 88 and 92 their family doctor recommended that now it is time to consider Assisted living and praise, they are not only ready to, they a re anxious to make the move.... the problem is.... am I ready to jump in the mix and do all the things that will be necessary to make this happen.... the paperwork and preliminary meetings with banking, medical, Veterans, offices, realtor, and downsizing, fixing up and selling the home... it is overwhelming to say the least.... but as I have pondered this I realize that like Lynn told me.... how does one eat an elephant?? One bite at a time.... but my greatest resource is my wondeful Father in heaven whom I trust to go before me, guiding me and providing for me every step of the way....
He will provide all the support & direction you need in this new step of your life, sweetie. At least your parents are now ready to make the move, an added blessing.
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful day ~
TTFN ~
Hugs & prayers,
Marydon
I understand as my parents are facing that in the very near future. They currently live in a retirement community, but assisted living is the next step. It's hard, isn't it?
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