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| Shelley Renee Lewis Day McGregor |
Shelley
After you have suffered a little while, our God,
who is full of kindness through Christ, will give you His
eternal glory. He personally will come and pick you up and set you firmly in
place, and make you stronger than ever.
To Him be all power over all things forever and ever.
1 Peter 5:10-11
It is from the NLT.
Shelley suffered with dementia for over ten years. This bright, smart, woman melted down to a non-functioning body and mind.
At the end of our life, she looked around with wide eyes as if she saw heaven open up. Her eyes filled with wonder. Not fear.
I wish she could have told me what she saw. But her eyes told the story. She was looking at her future home.
I have this picture on my dressing table.
Tips for Caregivers
1. Find what brings you comfort and keep it near you. It mght be a Scripture, a picture, an article of clothing.
2. Read articles about sadness or depression. You will have these days. Expect them, and realize they are part of the process.
3. Find a person who will listen to you talk about your loved one. Not everyone wants to hear, and sometimes, we need to voice our memories. A willing person who listens is a godsend.
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