A Snippet that makes it worthwhile.

My dad shared this the other day and it brought tears to my eyes. You guys know my mom, who is 52, is suffering from dementia. She knows who we all are, but has no clue how to brush her teeth, or even wipe her behind with toilet paper. So my dad said the other night after a particularly hard day with my mom, after he had given her a bath (he has to wash her himself from head to toe) he finally got her into bed while he himself was exhausted. As he tucked her in she looked up and said to him, "I'm glad God gave you to me."

And it is things like that that keep him going. Encouraging words from others, little snippets of the good heart my mom had (she still does, but the dementia has made her cranky and sometimes plain mean), and prayers to the Lord. I thought it was worth sharing. Thanks for listening!

Comments: 17

William M. Mar 24, 2012, 5:14pm UTC

It was well worth sharing.

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Cynthia C. Mar 24, 2012, 5:17pm UTC

I agree it was worth sharing :)

Thanks you so much for sharing with Sadies Points

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Sandra H. Mar 24, 2012, 5:51pm UTC

What a wonderful thing for your mom to say! I know it had to make your dad feel so good! Thanks for sharing this with us, Amber!

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Regina R. Mar 24, 2012, 5:54pm UTC

oh dear Ambie thats soooo touching. you made my day with this post of yours for sure.

Amber C. Mar 24, 2012, 7:37pm UTC

I'm glad. : )

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Ellen T P. Mar 24, 2012, 7:54pm UTC

That was touching..thanks so much for sharing...

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Heather E. Mar 24, 2012, 8:44pm UTC

Thank you for sharing with us.

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Heather - child of God, C. Mar 25, 2012, 2:03am UTC

It's not easy. My heart goes out to you all.

When I took care of my late mother, after I changed her adult briefs she would say, "I love you" to me. She didn't know who I was, but she knew she loved me.