Creating Memories to Last a Lifetime!


Hebrew 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for He hath said, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee.
 
 Someone recently asked me at church if I travel. I explained that right now, my priorities are more focused on doing things with family, spending time with my dad, grandkids and going to visit family that live some distance away.

 I didn't feel envious of this person asking me this. Actually, she is probably one of the most humble people I've ever met. I think she was just making small talk, because I don't know her well. I think Christ has given me this peace and helps me to focus on what's truly important in my life.

 The funny thing is, traveling and vacationing seems very frivolous to me right now. We did that in the earlier years of our marriage, but it all seems superficial and being with family feels good. Thanks to Christ's blessing us with this extra time with Dad, we are creating memories, both for me and other generations of family, to last a lifetime!  Hebrew 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for He hath said, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee.
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.
Caregiving Tips Video:Family Responsibility in Caring for the Elderly
By:Angie Rosendahl, Holland Christian Psych, Developmental Issues Project via You Tube

Christ Has Provided Supportive Friends and Family



 I have shewed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20:35

I have been truly blessed by our wonderful family and friends that Christ has provided for us. They have been supportive about missing activities, dinners, outings, etc. when I needed to be there with Dad when he had another bout of pneumonia or some other malady.

These caring people never made me feel guilty for bowing out of our joint activity at the last moment. They weren't carrying some mental tally sheet that said I had missed far too many activities. They never made me feel that I had to make a choice between my ailing Dad and them. 

They have been there for moral support. They cut me slack when I need it and help me refocus when that's necessarily. I truly feel that I'm not the only one who has been blessed by having this extra time with Dad. It's also apparent in the wonderful things I see in those I care about. I have shewed you all things, how that so laboring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. Acts 20: 35  


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.

Caregiving Video: Supporting Elderly Parents, Caring for Aging Parents, Parents Growing Old
[Hear the perspective a variety of different children of aging parents.]
By: Cas Desilva via You Tube

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