It's Not the Verse That I Don't Like, I Don't Like That Some Do This...

Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression: the same is the companion of a destroyer. Proverbs 28:24


I really don't like the thought of the verse above. It bothers me that there are some who take advantage of their elderly parents. Some who rob them blind, so they can't afford to pay for their care, housing, bills, etc.

It's not the verse I don't like. I don't like that some people do this. I guess I should be glad that  this verse is in the Bible, because the Bible serves as guidance for people to know what God expects of us. God expects us to be a support to our parents and not treat them like they are lucky for the crumbs of time we share with them.

Although some parents leave a will granting money, things, etc. to their children, it doesn't belong to them until their parent passes on God's timing. It is not for the child to devise ways to get those items before that time. Although this verse saddens me, I hope that self-serving children and relatives read it and let it influence their lives to make a change. Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression: the same is the companion of a destroyer. Proverbs 28:24


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.

The Day of the Parade

Hearken unto thy father that begat thee, and despise not thy mother when she is old. Proverbs 23:22

On July 27, the Korean War Armistice was signed 64 years ago and the Veteran's Home where Dad resides was having a parade for the Korean War Veterans. I was impressed. They had a flat bed truck with sides, so those with wheelchairs could go up the ram and those who were ambulatory could sit in chairs. They were escorted by two police cars, a firetruck, and a someone following in an antique car.

The procession drove for about two blocks in all directions accompanied by vehicles with flashing lights. They got to wave to the on-lookers and hear the cheers of the crowds. This Veteran's Home did something that boosted the self-esteem of the veterans, as well as, the audience. 

My dad glowed for hours following the parade. That was the highlight of his week and it was wonderful to be able to be there and see what joy it gave my dad. It's easy to forget how much the elderly need recognition the same as everyone else does. My hat is off to the Veteran's Home and all who worked to make it a very special day for them!!!!

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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Preparing for the Parade

Foolishness is bound in the heart of a child; but the rod of correction shall drive it far from him. Proverbs 22:15

The Veteran's Home where my dad resides was having a parade to celebrate the 64th Anniversary of the Korean War Armistice being signed. When we talked to Dad about it, he was excited, but said that he had no uniform. After prayerful consideration about this, we remembered that a widow had given my husband Korean War Association shirts to pass on. Well, my dad belonged to the same Korean War Association, but we hadn't bought him shirts, because he couldn't attend the meeting. We realized that this was a perfect fit for those shirts, both figuratively and literally!

You should have seen my dad's eyes light up when my husband and I arrived the night before the parade and gave him a choice between a long sleeve and short sleeve shirts. My dad chose the long sleeve shirt. We set it out with pants and a cap, so that the attendants could dress Dad for the parade the next morning.

Having that uniform shirt made such a big difference for my dad's self-esteem. We had renewed his membership in the Korean War Association each year, but he didn't truly feel like a member without the uniform. The widow's gift made such a major difference for my dad! We can never thank her enough!

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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Old Photos...

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

We were sent a box of old family photos from a relative that is downsizing. I saved the box for a time when I could go through the pictures with Dad, because it's sometimes hard for him to handle things like that without them falling. My big concern was that if he had dropped pictures on the floor when I wasn't there, he might try to pick them up himself and might fall. Dad sometimes forgets that he has Parkinson's Disease and thinks he can just get out of his wheelchair and do what needs to be done, like bending over to pick things up.

The thing is, the vast majority of the pictures didn't have anybody's names on them and my dad couldn't remember who they were. There were lots of big family gatherings photographed, but I was unaware if my dad, grandmother, or great-grandfather were in any of them. I wasn't sure what to do with all the pictures.

After prayerfully contemplating this for some time, I decided to go through the pictures again when I got home, so I can compare family pictures I have here with those he was given. Then, if there are photos of people we can't identify, I plan to send them to my dad's second cousin, so she can compare them with her photos. She's done a much better job of keeping up with the family over the generations. It feels like a good fit for these photos and she was delighted with the idea of receiving more pictures of loved ones! Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

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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Dad's Stuff

1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content. 

When Dad moved here, he came with so much stuff we didn't know what to do with it all. He had several different sizes of canning pots, mementos from his past, coins, rocks, two recliners, clothes of varying sizes, etc. We decided to rent a storage space for all Dad's things.

We donated one of the recliners, but kept the other recliner for Dad and his mother's clock, so he had something familiar. After having paid for the storage space for a year or so, we realized that we probably had to make some decisions about Dad's Stuff. We divided some of the coins between the grandchildren and great-grandchildren, so they had a memento from their Grandpa or Great-Grandpa. I tried to see if we could keep the canning kettles, but unfortunately they were larger than the space we had available. They had to be donated along with the old black and white T.V. and dehydrator. We donated clothing that he wouldn't be able to wear to a worthy cause.

Although we couldn't keep it all for Dad, we tried to pick the things that might be the most significant to him. He still has his smoking table, although he hasn't smoked for 30+ years, but it was something he's owned ever since I was a baby. He has the special Swiss knife that belonged to my deceased brother. He also has a couple of vials of gold flakes, because one of his hobbies was to pan for gold and he has many fond memories of it. 

It's hard to make decisions about what to keep and what to donate, but we tried to be prayerful in making the choices.  1 Timothy 6:6 But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7 For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. 8 And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.

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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