You never really believe that you will ever reach that point where your parents health begins to fail and they really, really need you. Cyndi and I are both having to adjust to that hard reality. Last week Cyndi's mother was admitted to the hospital for some serious stuff. Now almost a week later it is clear her mothers life will not be the same. The family must begin to make plans and adjustments. My parents have loved living in the mountains of Colorado. Yet they both must mow sleep with the aid of Oxygen. That is not a good long term solution to two people that love to travel and be on the go.
So now they must sell the mountain home and move to lower lands.
It's a strange place to be our hearts and minds. We all know that we are fragile and human, yet the actual reality and walking through these adjustments is emotionally and spiritually draining. You never know when the phone may ring and things have gotten worse, or a parent may pass away.
Thank goodness all of our parents deeply love and follow Jesus Christ.
That is hope and joy each day. We have a confidence that our parents will meet their Savior and enjoy new life in a new way with Him. So yes it is strange to be where we are at, but it is also exciting to know where they are going.
We live as people of two worlds with mixed emotions.
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Keeping your family in my prayers!
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