Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Maybe the window is closed?
God does answer prayers when he chooses to answer them. My prayer has been to ask god to show me when the right time would be to make those hard decisions. It all came down to what is best for Jan. Was it best that she be with me, or was it better for her to be where she could be cared for by professionals. Maybe I was too stubborn to see it, but I thought it was best she be at home with me in her surroundings. Maybe I was stubborn, or maybe I just did not want to face the fact that I was about to be alone and without my wife of 44 years as of November 25th. I can't second guess my decisions, nor can I not be more certain that it is time to get professional help. I decided to include my children in the process because I did not want to do it alone, nor did I think that they needed to be excluded from the process. From the beginning I probably sheltered them from fully understanding everything that has been happening. This past Monday night we ate an early Thanksgiving meal together and they witnessed, in full view, in person, what it has been like these past few months. They are now fully engaged in helping the process and I couldn't be more proud. There is lots of pain in our mission, but it is necessary and it is clear what must be done for Jan. Your prayers are solicited. Thank you.
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Don, I have shed some tears today for you and Jan since your email....you are "the guard" and played that position better than most in football and in being Jan's guard. Our prayers continue to be with you and Jan. Love you both!!!! Linda L.
ReplyDeleteYou both will continue to be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteLove to all of your family
Mary Beth
My heart is breaking for you...can't even begin to imagine how hard this decision has been and will continue to be. But I know it has not been made lightly and I know our God will guide your actions. Love, Linda and Roy
ReplyDeleteI just read your post and my heart is aching for you and your children! I know first hand what you are feeling today. I know you didn't enter into this without approaching God in prayer, and He will see you through this process. Because I have been through this and watched my Dad go through this with Mother, I believe you have made the very best decision for Jan as well as for yourself. Please know I am praying for you this day!
ReplyDeleteLove you both
Beverly Lavender