Indian Summer

Since we're already talking about sheep today....

At my visit with Dad today, this "Indian Summer" warmth allowed us to be outside in the sunshine. I told him that TJ is memorizing Psalm 23, did he know that one and would he like to say it with me? I started out slowly, "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures..."
Dad interrupts me here and says in a firm, clear voice, "Speaking of lying down, I need to go lie down!" It made me chuckle!!! :)

Devotion from "Our Daily Bread" October 21, 2009

"We may well be dismayed at what life has for us this year and next, but our Shepherd knows the way we're taking. And He goes before. He will not lead us down paths too dangerous or too arduous where He cannot help us. He knows our limits. He knows the way to green pasture and good water; all we have to do is follow."

John 10:4 "When he brings out his own sheep, he goes before them; and the sheep follow him."

Be thankful "IN"...

I Thess. 5:18 IN all Circumstances, give thanks. (Not necessarily FOR all circumstances but IN all...)

Dad has Alzheimer's. Am I thankful FOR that? No, but even IN his disease, I am thankful that he seems to have gotten over this latest infection without hospitalization. He is back to sitting up in the wheelchair, wearing "street" clothes (not a hospital gown) and even taking his meals in the dining room, rather than being fed in his room. The fever is gone and he is eating again.

I am thankful that we can still hear Dad's voice sometimes. The time for Dad to initiate any conversation is over, but he will still answer questions! I am also thankful that he still knows us. Today when Mom greeted him, he voiced relief, "I am so glad you are home!" He still knows that he belongs with his bride!