You may have noticed that I haven't posted quite as often over the past week or so...or made many comments either...so I thought I'd give a short update on life at our house...
Over the past few years, we've become close friends with one of our elderly neighbors, a widower who has no children or family close by. He spent some time in the hospital recently, and is now back at his home, under the care of Hospice. He has named us as his primary caregivers...so we, along with another neighbor couple, and a close friend of his, are responsible for his daily care. It is an honor that he trusts us with his care, but is exhausting at the same time; both physically and emotionally!
Please pray for our neighbor as he finishes his earthly journey, and for us and the other caregivers, as we try to honor him while continuing with our busy lives the best that we can!
Thank you!!
So wonderful that he has good neighbors to rely on so that he can spend his last days in his home. I'm sure it means a lot to him. Hoping his journey is a peaceful as possible. Blessings.
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Bless your heart. That is such a selfless act. And a big job. I pray for all of you.
ReplyDeleteMany years ago I was in the same situation with an elderly neihbour whom had no faimly left as he was the only one, sad that is. I had known him for years Mr Dodds ! Jack he always told me to call him, he was a sweetheart a very gentle soul ! I know it is hard bit trust me your time, effort and care will be deeply appreciated by him , there should be more people out there that help look after our elderly as they have paved the road for us youngers !
ReplyDeleteGod will bless you for what you are doing. Thank you for doing this. Make sure you witness to him before it is too late. If that is something you are uncomfortable in doing, pray for God to give you the strength to do so. He will, trust me. I had to make sure of my Granny's salvation before she passed a few months ago. That was the hardest thing I've ever done!
ReplyDeleteGod bless you for taking care of this soul
You are great people to be given such a daunting task. My thoughts are with you and your neighbor. Everything happens for a reason. This good thing that you are doing will only give you a positive return in life.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing you are to someone with so great a need. I remember the verse in Matthew 25:40 where Jesus says, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' There is eternal reward. Hope you get some needed down time too!
ReplyDeleteI'll keep you in my prayers. That is a hard place to be, but what a blessing you are to him. Is this the man that you posted a while back with the puppies?
ReplyDeleteIt's so wonderful that you are helping to take care of him. I know it cannot be easy. You are an example to others. Take care!
ReplyDeleteCheryl - YES, that's him! Thanks for your prayers!
ReplyDeleteSending prayers your way!
ReplyDeleteLeontien
What a wonderful neighbour and friend you are. Hugs to you and your neighbour. Maa.
ReplyDeleteAlica...just wanted to say again that what you are doing is a wonderful thing. You are being Christ's hands and feet. I am priviledged to call you friend....Rhoda
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