Ailing Elders

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My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease two years ago. My father is 84 years old and her only caregiver. He doesn’t want to place her in a nursing home, but he needs help. My relatives are not comfortable being around my mother and avoid the situation. I live out of town, however, I visit my parents once a month to help as much as I can. My brother and his wife live close to my parents but refuse to help when my father declined to turn all of his assets over to my brother. No one ever visits my parents. My brother doesn’t visit, call, send a meal … Nothing. It’s very sad. They have written hateful letters to me accusing me of taking my parents belongings and doing terrible things that aren’t true. I never take anything from my parents; instead I buy them clothes, food, prescription etc. My brother and his wife have always treated my parents poorly, I shouldn’t be surprised that this is how they are behaving. It would take a miracle for the Lord to soften their hearts and fill them with love and compassion.

 

[annemwangi]

I wish I would say something to you to make you feel better. I will pray for you right now. My prayer is for your brother and his wife to be touched by God and to open their eyes to you and your parents. I pray for God to give you the strength to keep taking care of your parents. God bless you.

 

[walknfaith]

Dear Lord,

It is hard to face the reality of an aging parent. May they face this reality Lord, and learn to accept this part of life. To avoid any regrets later in life, Lord gather your children involved in this situation and may they work together and put their elderly parents first. To provide them comfort and care for the parents are limited on time with them. May they find the quality of life to accommodate to their parents. Equip them with knowledge and the know-how to become good and compassionate caregivers. And may their parents start to enjoy their lives with the ones they love and be independent as much as they can. Lord show them the way and may they all come together work as a team. Only you can make this happen my Lord for you are good. Amen.

 

[lynnhoward1201]

I pray that your family comes around. This is the most difficult time for you especially since you are not living close to them. I pray that our Lord comforts you. I lost my mother at 90yrs old 3 years ago and then my father the same year, he was 86. One day your relatives will realize that life is very short and you cannot get them back. I was all too busy with my own life at the time and took little time to care for my parents, because of my busy schedule. They are gone now and I miss them dearly, the guilt I feel now is extremely heavy. I cannot get them back and give them the time that they deserve. I pray that you will find comfort in what you are doing for your parents. God will bless you for everything you do for them. He will make your life easier to bear in the future, knowing that you did the best you possibly could for them. You will find the strength as you ask Jesus to help you through the days that sometimes seem very long. Cherish every moment with them, even through the frustration that comes sometimes daily. Our Lord will bless you and the Angels will watch over your mom, your dad and you. In Jesus' name I pray you find peace. (take a few pictures of them to keep close to you).... Our Lord will bless you....

 

[Mandy]

Father you know the worries and concerns of this poster help them Lord to overcome the attempts of the enemy at breaking and separating this family. Father cover them, bring about a change in their thoughts and actions that they may do what is right in your sight for their parents. Lord cleanse their minds and hearts, give them the word again that reminds them of caring for parents. Lord close every rift and door of dissent that the enemy opened that this family may be reunited in you. This I ask in Jesus Holy name Amen.

 

[Anonymous]

Please Lord provide for this family the closeness and love a family should have... help them to overcome any differences and have them love one another in accordance to your word... in Jesus' name amen

 

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I pray that your family comes around. This is the most difficult time for you especially since you are not living close to them. I pray that our Lord comforts you. I lost my mother at 90yrs old 3 years ago and then my father the same year, he was 86. One day your relatives will realize that life is very short and you cannot get them back. I was all too busy with my own life at the time and took little time to care for my parents, because of my busy schedule. They are gone now and I miss them dearly, the guilt I feel now is extremely heavy. I cannot get them back and give them the time that they deserve. I pray that you will find comfort in what you are doing for your parents. God will bless you for everything you do for them. He will make your life easier to bear in the future, knowing that you did the best you possibly could for them. You will find the strength as you ask Jesus to help you through the days that sometimes seem very long. Cherish every moment with them, even through the frustration that comes sometimes daily. Our Lord will bless you and the Angels will watch over your mom, your dad and you. In Jesus' name I pray you find peace. (take a few pictures of them to keep close to you).... Our Lord will bless you....

Dear Lord,

It is hard to face the reality of an aging parent. May they face this reality Lord, and learn to accept this part of life. To avoid any regrets later in life, Lord gather your children involved in this situation and may they work together and put their elderly parents first. To provide them comfort and care for the parents are limited on time with them. May they find the quality of life to accommodate to their parents. Equip them with knowledge and the know-how to become good and compassionate caregivers. And may their parents start to enjoy their lives with the ones they love and be independent as much as they can. Lord show them the way and may they all come together work as a team. Only you can make this happen my Lord for you are good. Amen.

Please Lord provide for this family the closeness and love a family should have... help them to overcome any differences and have them love one another in accordance to your word... in Jesus' name amen

Thank you for your prayers. I was touched by your thoughtful and sensitive posing. I only wish my brother and his wife could read it.

God Bless you,

Laura

Thank you for your thoughtful prayers. I'm very sorry to see that you're in a depressed mood. Remember to say your prayers, get a good night sleep and wake up to a new day.

God Bless you,

Laura
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