First thing this morning was the call about the organist position, then I got a call from a friend of mine. She is a dear person and I love her dearly, but I don't often hear from her unless she has a new volunteer position to fill. She is involved in many activities and causes around the area and is always looking for help for one thing or another. We have a woman in our church who has Alzheimer's and lately I've noticed her declining rapidly. My friend and several others have been helping her husband by going over every day at lunch time and eating with her and spending a little time with her and they would like to have more people with which to share the load. After caring for my mother who died from complications of the disease, I never wanted to have anything to do with it ever again, but I told my friend I would go with her tomorrow to see what responsibilities are involved. I will probably be taking a shift every other Friday. I'm sure it will afford me lots of things to blog about!
Here I go for weeks grasping at straws for something to write about and now I have more than I can handle LOL! I feel like I've been on this computer all day. I did get another section of the floor done, there are two, possibly three yet to do.
Thank you to all who have responded to my post about the organist job. I appreciate all your advice and prayers offered.
The sun has been dancing in and out between the clouds this afternoon...I'll take it.
A terrible disease, Alzheimer's. I don't have immediate family experience with it, but have been around it, when my grandmother was in assisted living and when I worked at an adult day-care for a few months, years ago. The patient (victim) is pretty much oblivious, and I found that it was the loved ones left to deal with it who suffer the most. God bless your friend, and bless you if you decide to help. I know how hard it must have been, caring for your mother.
ReplyDeleteThat is a truly a beautiful organ. I remember you talking about your mentor and the organ. Hope it works out for Monday!
I've enjoyed hearing from you three times in two days!! Prayers will follow for your friend's Alzheimer's patient. Hugs.
from what little I know of you, you have a tender heart and would be someone good to help out when you can. My mother in law died from complications of the disease, and 4 years ago, I took care of my aunt who also had what we thought was a mild case. No other medical problems but she died in her sleep one night. A blessing of sorts. You would be a good one to help if you feel you can.
ReplyDeleteThe organ is beautiful...wish we could hear you play too.
You have such a kind heart and would be a good person to help them, but if it brings back sad memories, I couldn't do it. I had a job in a nursing home when my mother took ill and died. I gave up the job because of the things I saw at work. It was too hard for me.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you heard from your mentor and have the chance to go back to that beautiful organ. You know how much I would love to hear you play it.
I've had quite a treat ... hearing from my friend 3 times in 2 days. And I want to thank you for the kind words you left on my last post. You are a dear. ♥
I agree with the others..you have a kind and loving heart and I think you will be a blessing in this situation. Walt's aunt has Alzheimer's and it is so sad to see it take over her mind. I also have a good friend who's 57 year old mom has it. She is in the final stages and to hear my friend talk about it just breaks my heart.
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