Within days of Dad's moving here for us to help him with his health conditions, there was a major hail storm. It walloped Dad's car and left major dents all over it. In fact, it looked like his car had been hit by a baseball bat, but that didn't slow Dad down!
If my car had gone from being in pristine condition to badly dented within days, I'm not sure I would have taken it in stride, as did my Dad. He has served as a role model in so many ways through his patience, despite what happens in life.
Dad gradually lost the use of his legs in the months after he moved here, because he has Parkinson's Disease. Did Dad have a fit and go around yelling at everyone, because he could no longer be as independent as he once was? No, he took it in stride.
Dad fell quite a few times, and broke bones during several of the falls. He never got angry or hateful with whatever frustration he must have felt when these things happened. The doctors said that Dad needed skilled nursing, although he would have liked to have been more independent, he has handled it pretty well, for the most part. We have been very blessed by the opportunity to have this extra time with my dad and to learn from his example.
Since these are examples of how I've applied these Bible verses to my experience, they may not reflect the whole meaning of the verse.
I'm including You Tube Video clips on caregiving that I found interesting, inspirational, or might be helpful to others, but am not responsible for the content in the videos. Always check first with a physician before trying any suggestions mentioned.
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Caregiving Video: Parkinson's Exercise Strategies for the Trainer or Physical Therapists
By: Patrick LoSasso via You Tube
