Mom had a quiet day today. She rested much of the day and watched a bit of TV. She refused most drinks we offered and is just losing interest in food and liquids. I ask her if she's thirsty, and often she'll say no.
As I go through difficult times I often find myself not realizing how "spiritually" thirsty I am until I am so "dry". I am thankful for a Heavenly Father Who continually draws me back to His loving arms. Our family rejoices with our mom as she will soon be with Him in both body and soul! What an awesome thought. She will be fully healed.
Often mom will make a quiet grunting or mumbling noise during the day...sometimes for minutes at a time. We'll ask if she's saying something, but there's no reply. Mom's lack of ability to use words to communicate can cause sheer desperation at times... especially for me!
Today, I started singing the hymn Because He Lives. She immediately stopped. As usual when John and I sing to her, she quiets down instantly and listens. "Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, all fear is gone...because I know He holds the future, and life is worth the living, just because He lives." She even hummed along and when we finished, she made a face that communicated pure assurance.
The hospice nurse is scheduled to come Friday. She'll check mom's blood pressure, heart, and lungs and spend a bit of time with us. I'll probably have more to update after that visit.
We appreciate your continued prayers for wisdom and comfort.
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Jackie was diagnosed with Primary Progressive Aphasia about 6 years ago. This condition is also known as Frontal Temporal Dementia. Although considered dementia, this is not Alzheimer's disease. It affects the frontal lobes of the brain. As a result, Jackie's ability to communicate has been affected and she can no longer speak. She still knows loved ones for which we're thankful. She is now in end stage dementia and under the care of hospice in her own home.
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