On the way out the door, we came upon an elderly couple. The "Mr." I will call him, had evidently had a stroke and was just learning to
I GET IT! I have a clear understanding that many elderly people deal with a diminished feeling of self-worth, of becoming "in the way," of not "fitting into this strange world." I understand this because of my experiences this past three years. My mother lived very close to me...and for the last year of her life, with me in my home. I loved her, cooked for her, took her to doctor appointments, dentist appointments, eye appointments, physical therapy appointments, Joann's Fabrics to purchase beautiful silk flowers for our family members' graves, and for short rides in the car. I was so diligent in trying to meet her every physical need, but I failed to help her hang onto this world. Her desire was to meet in heaven with Daddy, her seven brothers and sisters, and her two best friends. She just couldn't hang on for us.
I am so glad that as Dave and I left Fazoli's, Mr. still had a gleam in his eye and Mrs. felt accepted by us even though she was aware they "slowed us down." I'll pray for God's grace and peace to overwhelm them in these days.
