tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post6483451677797745159..comments2024-03-28T11:09:46.338-07:00Comments on Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart: Your Dying Spouse 251 - Don't Be EeyoreAndrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-37823391479045797172016-12-29T22:09:26.032-08:002016-12-29T22:09:26.032-08:00Tammy, I have to confess that I was, for a long ti...Tammy, I have to confess that I was, for a long time, one of those who mis-used Phil 4:13! It was only fairly recently that I took a good look at the syntax and realized that the emphasis is on 'through Christ', and NOT 'do all things'. <br /><br />Ah, well, it takes time to learn.<br /><br />I do hear the song, and thank you for the link!<br /><br />We wish you a terrific start to 2017!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-1781145388425009972016-12-29T22:06:00.528-08:002016-12-29T22:06:00.528-08:00Barbara, thank you so much for sharing this, your ...Barbara, thank you so much for sharing this, your experience. We're praying for you; dealing with worsening dementia is one of the hardest caregiving jobs there is.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your prayers, my friend!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-3982034468137101352016-12-29T22:04:23.941-08:002016-12-29T22:04:23.941-08:00Maia, thank you so much for sharing this. It's...Maia, thank you so much for sharing this. It's so true, that training and military culture can carry us though things that would break a civilian.<br /><br />And yes, support groups and friends are so very important. I can't imagine caregiving without that kind of supportive infrastructure.<br /><br />Thank you so much for being here!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-72445110837495362522016-12-29T21:49:57.545-08:002016-12-29T21:49:57.545-08:00Norma, you're absolutely right. What would we ...Norma, you're absolutely right. What would we do without those friends who've walked through our darkness by our side?<br /><br />Thanks so much for being here!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-25532115072935859662016-12-29T11:30:56.943-08:002016-12-29T11:30:56.943-08:00https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbmQQ4RfzVE
Here&#...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZbmQQ4RfzVE<br />Here's the link if you can't hear the song in your head.Tammysincerityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959015797818229243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-35305438778255921692016-12-29T11:29:49.729-08:002016-12-29T11:29:49.729-08:00So good to think about, Andrew. That we DO need to...So good to think about, Andrew. That we DO need to feel discouraged, but we need to share it with people who are equipped to handle that burden. Our patient cannot handle it and we cannot handle it.<br />We often abuse Philippians 4:13. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."<br />We rearrange it, then say, "Because I'm a Christian and have Christ, I can do all things (on my own)".<br />Oh we don't mean to manipulate it, but this is where we find ourselves, over and over.<br />I should be able to stand on my faith alone. I shouldn't be overwhelmed or exhausted. I'm not Christian enough.<br /><br />Fiddle Faddle and hogwash!<br /><br />That verse means that apart from Christ's eternal strength, we cannot handle or face even the most meager of challenges. He does not ever expect us to be strong in our own abilities. Mental strength comes from accepting that He is sufficient.<br /><br />So delighted to hear that you're on the sunny side. (can you hear the song now?)<br /><br />:D<br />-TammyTammysincerityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959015797818229243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-87857298925939250022016-12-29T05:49:16.753-08:002016-12-29T05:49:16.753-08:00It's hard to "live in his world"; th...It's hard to "live in his world"; that is, in my case it is. I live from day to day, not knowing how I will be treated. As a caregiver, I realize what is happening; he doesn't. I try to just "go with the flow; actually, that's all I can do because we can't really discuss his dementia and how it's getting worse.<br /><br />But, I take one day at a time and when I need my space to grieve or to have my occasional "melt-down", I get alone somewhere and do so!<br /><br />Thank you for always putting into focus what is many times hard to do! Prayers always, for you and Barb!BarbaraLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14800573662220355361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-8184728636636386812016-12-29T05:32:29.351-08:002016-12-29T05:32:29.351-08:00This is so true, Andrew. I went through this when...This is so true, Andrew. I went through this when I was my dad's caregiver. It was such a learning experience physically, mentally and emotionally. This was a role that fell on me because you can say mom couldn't handle it well, she was fading fast in the doom and gloom. Me, being an Army officer, went into Army mode in a way to preserve the fantasy and my sanity. Because there was a lot that needed to happen. My biggest lesson was leaning on my friends and support group to talk about what was bottled up inside me, and those interactions left me feeling renewed and refreshed as a caregiver, which in turn allowed me to be a better one to my dad. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-77688795324552694262016-12-28T07:37:19.515-08:002016-12-28T07:37:19.515-08:00What you describe applies to many facets of life, ...What you describe applies to many facets of life, those times you have to live above the circumstances in order to survive. And there are friends who stay the course through the good, the bad, and the ugly. I don't know what I'd do without them. Once the crisis is passed we look back and say, wow, how'd I get through that? Good post, Andrew.Meridian Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13415904614368419453noreply@blogger.com