How quickly I forget...

I was raised in church, and with that being said, I learned about, I heard about and I saw the results of the power of prayer.  I know not everyone is spiritual and there are those who believe in a higher power. Whatever the case maybe, I realize I wasn't doing what my father and grandmother taught me...go to God in prayer.

Last night, was a much better night for my mother. The confusion was lower then it had been and I thank God for that. She slept well too. Tonight was a bit higher then last night, but God reminded me of the things to do that I was told by other caregivers. It helped a lot, and somethings I think added to those confused moments.  I found myself a few times getting frustrated,  but I remembered where my help comes from and things changed a bit.

"Take delight in the Lord,and he will give you your heart’s desires." Psalm 37:4 NLT.  I know what this scripture is saying, but I also know if it is His will for your life. My desire is for my mother to be made whole again, healed from this terrible disease! But if this is God's will for her, then there is nothing I can do to change it.

But one bright light on today, mother remembered something from her childhood, that helped me understand why she was doing a lot of things that was so strange to me. Mainly hiding her things and putting her clothes into plastic bags. But after that conversation, things began switching back and forth from reality to a confused state.

It is so cruel how this disease robs a person of their mental health. And seeing it up close and personal is heartbreaking.  I commend those individuals who has the desire to help those with Dementia and Alzheimer. It isn't just the elderly that has this, it has affected younger individuals too. But like I mentioned before, our mental health is so important and we must take care of our mind too.

Crafting calms my mind...