The gifts that I appreciate now are:
- Help with the computer. Thanks, Dave, for always fixing our computers--yes even my husband's so he can see his Facebook photos and I can use the biblical resources on his computer. Thanks for helping me get my Nook hooked up on my computer.
- The Lutheran youth group (not even my church) who will come here to weed.
- My neighbors who notice and mow the yard.
- Bob who put up our Christmas tree.
- People who pray. Revelation 5 says that their prayers before God are like incense in a gold bowl.
- People who e-mail or call and ask what can I do?
- People who post on this blog.
My day started out boring
But ended up being fun.
Now I'm all tired out
From the things that I've done.
I know what I do
Shows my family I care
It's a pretty good feeling
To give and to share.
I am a guest blogger on another blog--that of Joe whose book I have reviewed here. I just posted (Dec. 14) quotes from Richard Taylor's book, Alzheimer's from the Inside Out on his blog click here . One quote I will also share here: I want to encourage, advocate, promote, and persuade you to think about being a "Best Friend" to the loved one in your life who has Alzheimer's disease. p. 241
You can visit
or call and talk with
your friend
who has Alzheimer's.
Tell them your name
so they don't have to ask.
Post on Joe's blog, also.
Thank you for this post. I too am blessed by so many who come to help us. It's often the little things that become overwhelming and make me miss my husband's abilities, like getting the Christmas decorations down from the attic, etc. BUT then, a friend says "What can I do?" and in the blink of an eye, the task is done. I can truly say that being part of the Body of Christ, is a HUGE comfort and demonstrates God's special love for us. I'm interested in finding out more about the book also. Merry Christmas!
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Merry Christmas dear friend! I always love your posts!
ReplyDeleteLaurie, one year later, you have a great blog post on this subject of what to give people with Alzheimer's and I am taking up your suggestion on a photo memory book for my husband. Thanks. Also, you have such a great network of support. We are in such a small church and will need that support as time goes on. Hugs and prayers, Carol who was just reviewing comments through the four years of blogging.
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