Right Where I Want to Be
I’m so grateful I started writing down Mama stories years ago. How I savor the memories now, as I
Author: chermor2
I'm a follower of Jesus, a pastor's wife, a mother of six (four adopted as a sibling group), and I live near my dad. I helped care for my mom, who had Alzheimer's, until she went home to Jesus in December of 2016. Now I'm going through the grieving journey and also caring for my 94 year old mother-in-law, who has Alzheimer's, and moved in with us two years ago. God sends lessons and smiles through the tears. It helps me to share them and I hope it blesses others.
Failing the Test
Sometimes God gives me tests. Really obvious ones. And I fail. Take yesterday, for example. I’d already helped my 95
Finding Family
I keep meeting new family members. The physical therapist nodded sympathetically when I explained how I’d neglected my health the
“I love you, too…I hope.”
About a week ago my daughter and I were sitting out on the deck with my 95 year old mother-in-law,
Guilt and Caregiving
Guilt. It seems to be an ever present shadow in this journey of caregiving and grieving. Some people seem to
Sometimes Cardinals Make me Cry
Today I learned that cardinals make me cry. Sometimes they have that effect on people. I was sitting out on
Lessons of Love to my Children
I wish I could see how Mom and Dad are celebrating their first anniversary together in the presence of Jesus.
