Thoughts from a Random Mind

 

Doing what you know to be right can be very difficult at times. Like putting a parent in an assisted living facility when you know they would much rather be at home around familiar surroundings. In 2012 My Dad was in the beginning stages of dementia. He was just fine in the morning but in the early afternoon he would start to become confused and by the evening did not make any sense at all. It was hard to watch. I fought putting him in a home in my mind thinking that I HAD to at least TRY to take care of him at home. A dear friend of mine said I had no idea what I was in for. They had taken care of both their parents who had Alzheimer's and they assured me that it was a mind numbing undertaking.

So I signed him up for the memory unit at a place nearby. They requested that I not come to visit for the first two weeks of his stay, saying that they have determined that this aids in their acclimating to the new surroundings. So be it.

I was initially not very happy about having to do this to him, but I gradually realized that I was not doing anything TO him, but rather doing what was best FOR him. 24/7 nurse and caregiver staff to keep watch over him was more than I could have ever provided. He needed that then. He never hated me for doing it, but in the end it is the best thing for him. Doing what you know to be right can be very difficult at times.

That was over 12 years ago, and I still wish I didn’t have to do it, but he’s at rest now and even gave his heart to the Lord during the last week or so of his life. Thank you Lord for that. Until next time, walk with the King & be a blessing.

In His Name & for His Glory,

RL Keller

Bread of Life Ministries