Romans 8:28

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

On April 5, I wrote of frustration. Today I write with a grateful heart of Romans 8:28. Feeling so helpless, I have continued to pray for the Lord’s protection over Mom and Pop. Not knowing what to ask Him for, I ask Him to keep them safe, wherever they are. I gave up a while back that Pop was ever going to make any moves on his own. He does not seem able to make a decision to move Mom from their home. He and I had a little “showdown” one afternoon when I confronted him about leaving her by herself while he went to church. It was then that I saw the light—he was not going to take any of our suggestions. Period. Whether he didn’t want to, or he was not able, I don’t know. Since then I have continued to pray for them.

One evening recently, Mom fell and fractured her pubic bone. The next morning she was unable to get out of bed. By noon, Pop was calling Diane to leave work to help him. That evening, about midnight, Mom was finally resting in a hospital bed after much aggravated waiting in the E.R. and many x-rays.

Two days later we moved Mom to a rehab center where she has been resting well. To be continued....