We are very thankful that in only 3 weeks Susan was able to get her doctor’s recommendation and approval by the government for a senior’s subsidy. It was rather amazing how quickly it all came together. Mom got a brand new suite with an alcove for her bed and a good sized living room with kitchen, etc. She loves it. Susan and I bought a new entertainment center for her tv, chairs, bed, towels, bedspread, pictures, and lamps and we threw a lot of her older stuff away. Of course we kept the things that were special to mom.By the time we left last evening I think Mom was pretty tickled with her beautiful new decorated rooms. Several of the ladies came to greet her and take her to the communal lunch and dinner. Mom can still make breakfast for herself.
Transitions are always difficult. Twenty years ago, 6 years after Susan’s dad died, we sold Mom’s home and moved her to a senior’s independent highrise by the Kingsway Foursquare Church. She still goes to church on Sunday, counts the offering on Monday, and folds bulletins on Friday. You can’t keep a good woman down!
I think Mom had her apprehensions and fears about this new transition, but she’s a sweetheart and takes it all with a smile. Today I know she’s happy and will be well cared for if anything were to happen. Susan prayed that she could get it all done before we go away on vacation on Tuesday, so we thank the Lord it all worked out. We took the time to pray with Mom before we left and blessed her new home.
Susan’s had a very busy and stressful 3 weeks, but our kids were all there to help their Gram in her move today. They didn’t leave until it was all done. (The other residents were probably happy by that time to say “goodbye” to our six energetic grandchildren!)
Thank you Lord for Good Fridays, especially this one.
Barry
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