Now let's talk about God's Grace. We talked about His strength now we also need His Grace. So many times I have come to God telling Him, I just can not go on I need you to help me. I would tell Him how old I am (as if He did not know). I would tell Him how long I have been doing this and He knows that too. I also tell Him how much it hurts me to see my mother in the shape she is in. He just say, "My Grace is sufficient for thee:for my strength is made perfect in weakness. II Corinthians 12:9. God's Grace is like His strength He only gives it for one day at a time not one week or one year. Only one day at a time. So each day He gives me Grace to go on. God is so good. I love my Lord. See He also gives my mother Grace to go on each day.
What is Grace the American College Dictionary says "the influence or spirit of God operating in man to regenerate or strengthen" moral strength, the Grace to perform a duty. So we need His strength and His grace to take care of our love ones each day. Remember one day at a time.
Later,
Rebecca
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Talking About Strength
Let's talk about strength today If you are like me sometimes I just don't think I can go on another day. I need all the strength I can get. The only way to get strength to make it is from God. In Deuteronomy 33:25 God tells us As our days so shall out strength be. God does not give us strength for a week, a month, a year but one day at a time. I don't know about you but I need all the strength I can get. That's the way I have been taking care of my mother for over seven years now one day at a time. When I get up each morning I pray God give me strength to take care of my mother today and He always does.
Philippians 4:13 says, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Remember take only one day at a time.
Later,
Rebecca
Philippians 4:13 says, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." Remember take only one day at a time.
Later,
Rebecca
Monday, June 28, 2010
To Get The Bed Or Not To Get The Bed?
Well, we just thought we were getting a new bed. There was a little confusion as to who was responsible for taking the old bed down. I would have needed help getting the old bed down. Needless to say we do not have a new bed. When you need to replace a hospital bed or get a new one, make sure and ask them who is going to take down your old bed. At this point we are not sure if we are going to get a new bed for awhile.
Later,
Rebecca
Later,
Rebecca
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Day Of Rest
As a caregiver we do not get Sunday off, we still have to take care of our love ones. I know God understands this. I do try and let other things go on this day like washing, cleaning the house ect.
Genesis 2:2 “Tells us that on the seventh day God rested. I try to rest and pray and read God’s Word. I don’t get to go to church that much I watch it on T.V. and that helps a lot.
Because this is the seventh day if you have never asked Jesus into your heart I want to give you the opportunity to do so. Just pray this simple prayer and it will change your life and keep you out of hell.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to You in the Name of Jesus
You said in Your Word,”…if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,
And shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead,THOU
SHALT BE SAVED” (Rom.10:9).
I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
I believe He was raised from the dead for my justification.
Your Word says,”…with the HEART man believeth unto righteousness:
And with the MOUTH confession is made unto salvation” (rom10:10).
I do believe with my heart, and I now confess with my mouth Jesus as My Lord and
Savior. Therefore, I am now saved! Thank You, Lord for my salvation.
If you prayed this prayed sincerely from your heart, then according to God’s Word you
Are saved! I want to welcome you to the family of God. Now tell someone because
God says if we are ashamed of Him He will not confess us before His Father in
Heaven. Write and let me know. You will never be the same.
Rebecca
Genesis 2:2 “Tells us that on the seventh day God rested. I try to rest and pray and read God’s Word. I don’t get to go to church that much I watch it on T.V. and that helps a lot.
Because this is the seventh day if you have never asked Jesus into your heart I want to give you the opportunity to do so. Just pray this simple prayer and it will change your life and keep you out of hell.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to You in the Name of Jesus
You said in Your Word,”…if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,
And shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead,THOU
SHALT BE SAVED” (Rom.10:9).
I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
I believe He was raised from the dead for my justification.
Your Word says,”…with the HEART man believeth unto righteousness:
And with the MOUTH confession is made unto salvation” (rom10:10).
I do believe with my heart, and I now confess with my mouth Jesus as My Lord and
Savior. Therefore, I am now saved! Thank You, Lord for my salvation.
If you prayed this prayed sincerely from your heart, then according to God’s Word you
Are saved! I want to welcome you to the family of God. Now tell someone because
God says if we are ashamed of Him He will not confess us before His Father in
Heaven. Write and let me know. You will never be the same.
Rebecca
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Blog Back
Please,blog me back and let me know if my blog has been any help to you. I want to be here for other caregivers to help.
We are suppose to bear one another's burdens as God says in
I Corintians.
Later,
Rebecca
We are suppose to bear one another's burdens as God says in
I Corintians.
Later,
Rebecca
Friday, June 25, 2010
Getting A New Bed
Well, my Mother finally wore her bed out. It has been 7 years and the motor is going out. It's not an easy task to exchange beds because I am so used to this one and it is also not easy to move her. We will have to place her on the small daybed that is next to her in her room until they get the old bed taken down and the new bed put up. Then we will need to transfer her to her new bed. I will let you know if I like this new bed and what kind it is.
Talk to you tomorrow,
Rebecca
Talk to you tomorrow,
Rebecca
Thursday, June 24, 2010
R-E-S-P-E-C-T
I John 4:7-12
Beloved if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
With my mother being on a feeding tube she cannot have food by mouth. I make sure no one eats in her room. Food is not talked about around her. I keep the TV on mostly Christian stations that do not have commercials that show food. If I am cooking in the kitchen, I make sure the vents are on to help keep the smell out of her room.
We also involve her in our lives in every way we can. I talk to her and tell her things that are going on. She is not just left in her room all alone all time. Her door is always open, I go in and out and talk to her all day. My daughter comes over every morning to help take care of her and she does her hair and nails. We share all holidays with her. I buy gifts for her to give to others, but I always talk to her about it first and we talk about what she wants to get them. We make a point to keep her involved in our lives as much as possible.
Why do I do all this because, I love her and I want her to be happy as much as she can be?
We must remember how we would feel and how we would want to be treated.
My daughter and Son-in-law tell her over the phone (speaker phone) that they love her and good night, every night.
Later,
Rebecca
Beloved if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another.
With my mother being on a feeding tube she cannot have food by mouth. I make sure no one eats in her room. Food is not talked about around her. I keep the TV on mostly Christian stations that do not have commercials that show food. If I am cooking in the kitchen, I make sure the vents are on to help keep the smell out of her room.
We also involve her in our lives in every way we can. I talk to her and tell her things that are going on. She is not just left in her room all alone all time. Her door is always open, I go in and out and talk to her all day. My daughter comes over every morning to help take care of her and she does her hair and nails. We share all holidays with her. I buy gifts for her to give to others, but I always talk to her about it first and we talk about what she wants to get them. We make a point to keep her involved in our lives as much as possible.
Why do I do all this because, I love her and I want her to be happy as much as she can be?
We must remember how we would feel and how we would want to be treated.
My daughter and Son-in-law tell her over the phone (speaker phone) that they love her and good night, every night.
Later,
Rebecca
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Blood Pressure Medicine
Proverbs 4:20-22 God’s Word is my medicine.
Another day on medication. My mother takes Lopressor twice a day for her blood pressure. The generic name is Metoprolol. She has been on this for years. She takes 50-mg. twice a day with food. This medication should not be abruptly stopped always follow your doctors instructions. You may also find that additional blood pressure medications are needed such as a diuretic. With a diuretic it is important to eat bananas and tomatoes as it replaces potassium that this medication could deplete.
God’s Word is still your best medication.
Later,
Rebecca
Another day on medication. My mother takes Lopressor twice a day for her blood pressure. The generic name is Metoprolol. She has been on this for years. She takes 50-mg. twice a day with food. This medication should not be abruptly stopped always follow your doctors instructions. You may also find that additional blood pressure medications are needed such as a diuretic. With a diuretic it is important to eat bananas and tomatoes as it replaces potassium that this medication could deplete.
God’s Word is still your best medication.
Later,
Rebecca
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
About Aspirin
Proverb’s 4:20-22 God’s Word is out best medicine.
We must be careful with aspirin as with any medication so, contact your doctor before taking it. Some people can be allergic to it as I said yesterday. My daughter cannot take it. If you have a stomach ulcer you should not take it because it can cause stomach bleeding. Also you should check with your doctor if you have asthma, history of hives, nasal polyps or if you are on a blood thinner. Some doctors take you off aspirin before any surgery due to the risk of heavy bleeding.
Later,
Rebecca
We must be careful with aspirin as with any medication so, contact your doctor before taking it. Some people can be allergic to it as I said yesterday. My daughter cannot take it. If you have a stomach ulcer you should not take it because it can cause stomach bleeding. Also you should check with your doctor if you have asthma, history of hives, nasal polyps or if you are on a blood thinner. Some doctors take you off aspirin before any surgery due to the risk of heavy bleeding.
Later,
Rebecca
Monday, June 21, 2010
Another Day On Medication
Proverbs 4:20-22 God’s Word is my medicine.
We are going to continue talking on medication today. I give my mother one 81 mg. chewable aspirin a day because this is the doctor’s order’s. I crush it up and put it in her feeding tube. I also take one 81 mg. aspirin a day myself. The doctor put me on it several years ago.
Aspirin is called a wonder drug and has been around for more than a century. It is used for pain and fever relief also for the blood as well.
Aspirin reduces fever, it causes blood vessels to open causing heat to leave our body more rapidly. It’s also good for pain. Many people can only take buffered aspirin. It ‘s also good for arthritis and inflammation of bones, joints and body tissues.
You can be allergic to it so be careful. It should not be given to children under sixteen.
They say as soon as possible after someone has had a heart attack you should give an aspirin. Always ask doctor before taking aspirin or other medication.
Later,
Rebecca
We are going to continue talking on medication today. I give my mother one 81 mg. chewable aspirin a day because this is the doctor’s order’s. I crush it up and put it in her feeding tube. I also take one 81 mg. aspirin a day myself. The doctor put me on it several years ago.
Aspirin is called a wonder drug and has been around for more than a century. It is used for pain and fever relief also for the blood as well.
Aspirin reduces fever, it causes blood vessels to open causing heat to leave our body more rapidly. It’s also good for pain. Many people can only take buffered aspirin. It ‘s also good for arthritis and inflammation of bones, joints and body tissues.
You can be allergic to it so be careful. It should not be given to children under sixteen.
They say as soon as possible after someone has had a heart attack you should give an aspirin. Always ask doctor before taking aspirin or other medication.
Later,
Rebecca
Sunday, June 20, 2010
The Day Of Rest
As a caregiver we do not get Sunday off, we still have to take care of our love ones. I know God understands this. I do try and let other things go on this day like washing, cleaning the house ect.
Genesis 2:2 “Tells us that on the seventh day God rested. I try to rest and pray and read God’s Word. I don’t get to go to church that much I watch it on T.V. and that helps a lot.
Because this is the seventh day if you have never asked Jesus into your heart I want to give you the opportunity to do so. Just pray this simple prayer and it will change your life and keep you out of hell.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to You in the Name of Jesus
You said in Your Word,”…if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,
And shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead,THOU
SHALT BE SAVED” (Rom.10:9).
I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
I believe He was raised from the dead for my justification.
Your Word says,”…with the HEART man believeth unto righteousness:
And with the MOUTH confession is made unto salvation” (rom10:10).
I do believe with my heart, and I now confess with my mouth Jesus as My Lord and
Savior. Therefore, I am now saved! Thank You, Lord for my salvation.
If you prayed this prayed sincerely from your heart, then according to God’s Word you
Are saved! I want to welcome you to the family of God. Now tell someone because
God says if we are ashamed of Him He will not confess us before His Father in
Heaven. Write and let me know. You will never be the same.
Rebecca
Genesis 2:2 “Tells us that on the seventh day God rested. I try to rest and pray and read God’s Word. I don’t get to go to church that much I watch it on T.V. and that helps a lot.
Because this is the seventh day if you have never asked Jesus into your heart I want to give you the opportunity to do so. Just pray this simple prayer and it will change your life and keep you out of hell.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to You in the Name of Jesus
You said in Your Word,”…if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,
And shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead,THOU
SHALT BE SAVED” (Rom.10:9).
I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
I believe He was raised from the dead for my justification.
Your Word says,”…with the HEART man believeth unto righteousness:
And with the MOUTH confession is made unto salvation” (rom10:10).
I do believe with my heart, and I now confess with my mouth Jesus as My Lord and
Savior. Therefore, I am now saved! Thank You, Lord for my salvation.
If you prayed this prayed sincerely from your heart, then according to God’s Word you
Are saved! I want to welcome you to the family of God. Now tell someone because
God says if we are ashamed of Him He will not confess us before His Father in
Heaven. Write and let me know. You will never be the same.
Rebecca
Saturday, June 19, 2010
List Of Some Supplies
As a caregiver we need to always remember this scripture in Galatians 6:9, “Let us not be weary in well doing for in due season we shall reap, If we faint not.”
Today I will talk about supplies. It takes a lot of supplies to take care of my mother and do it right.
Here is a list of the supplies I use now, it might change later:
Diapers
Pads Medium and Ex-Large
Gloves
Handy Wipes (baby)
Paper tape
Duct tape (for diapers)
Sterile Pads (for cleaning wounds)
Saline Wound wash
Neosporin Ointment
Non-stick pads with adhesive tabs
Cotton balls
Q-Tips
Un-solve adhesive (removal wipes)
Skin-preps
Hydrocolloid dressing
Transparent dressing (to go over Hydrocolloid dressing)
Vaseline
Stomach drain sponges (because of feeding tube must use for stomach)
Lysol spray
Ivory soap
Dial soap
Bleach (for washing)
Talk to you more tomorrow.
Rebecca
Today I will talk about supplies. It takes a lot of supplies to take care of my mother and do it right.
Here is a list of the supplies I use now, it might change later:
Diapers
Pads Medium and Ex-Large
Gloves
Handy Wipes (baby)
Paper tape
Duct tape (for diapers)
Sterile Pads (for cleaning wounds)
Saline Wound wash
Neosporin Ointment
Non-stick pads with adhesive tabs
Cotton balls
Q-Tips
Un-solve adhesive (removal wipes)
Skin-preps
Hydrocolloid dressing
Transparent dressing (to go over Hydrocolloid dressing)
Vaseline
Stomach drain sponges (because of feeding tube must use for stomach)
Lysol spray
Ivory soap
Dial soap
Bleach (for washing)
Talk to you more tomorrow.
Rebecca
Friday, June 18, 2010
Learn From Your Nurses
Always remember to start your day with prayer. Pray for God to give you strength to take care of your loved one. With out God’s help you cannot make it. In Deuteronomy 33:25 God tells us “..as out days so shall our strength be.” I speak this to myself a lot. When I feel tired and like I just can’t seem to go on . I will say the Lord says, “..as my days so shall my strength be.” so I have strength for today.
Today I want to talk about nurses. I have learned so much from the nurses that come out and check on my mother. I use a wonderful health care service I have been with this care service for nearly seven years. I have nothing but good to say about this company.The nurses are there for you 24 / 7 . All I have to do is call them .
Later Rebecca
Today I want to talk about nurses. I have learned so much from the nurses that come out and check on my mother. I use a wonderful health care service I have been with this care service for nearly seven years. I have nothing but good to say about this company.The nurses are there for you 24 / 7 . All I have to do is call them .
Later Rebecca
Thursday, June 17, 2010
How To Treat And Prevent Bedsores
Isaiah 40:29 “He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.” We need new strength for each day.
I have been sharing with you about how to protect your love ones from getting bedsores.
If you have a nurse who comes out she can get you the thick Hydrocolloid dressing I told you about. You can buy them but they are very expensive. When the nurse does not come out, I go ahead and order them myself. You can also get a Hydrophiler Coloplast the nurse can also get this for you. Be sure and watch the feet and I also ordered some special booties you can use to help keep bedsores off the feet. Always make sure you keep the feet up on pillows if this is a pressure point. You must always remember the sign of a bedsore starting is the pinkish or red color and when you see this you must take care of it at once and put a stop to it. This is very important to stop it immediately.
I will also talk about the feeding tube, suction machines, diapers, pillows, feeding by mouth, using thick it, blood pressure medication, strokes/aspirin and keeping things sanitary, supplies, visiting nurses and anything else I can help you with.
More tomorrow Rebecca
I have been sharing with you about how to protect your love ones from getting bedsores.
If you have a nurse who comes out she can get you the thick Hydrocolloid dressing I told you about. You can buy them but they are very expensive. When the nurse does not come out, I go ahead and order them myself. You can also get a Hydrophiler Coloplast the nurse can also get this for you. Be sure and watch the feet and I also ordered some special booties you can use to help keep bedsores off the feet. Always make sure you keep the feet up on pillows if this is a pressure point. You must always remember the sign of a bedsore starting is the pinkish or red color and when you see this you must take care of it at once and put a stop to it. This is very important to stop it immediately.
I will also talk about the feeding tube, suction machines, diapers, pillows, feeding by mouth, using thick it, blood pressure medication, strokes/aspirin and keeping things sanitary, supplies, visiting nurses and anything else I can help you with.
More tomorrow Rebecca
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Mattresses
Today is a new day remember “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13. We have to have new strength each day to be able to take care of our loved one.
I am going to talk more today about what I do to keep bedsores from coming on my mother.
The mattress is very important. Medicare sent us a mattress which helps so much. We have had the same mattress for all these years, “ If it works don’t fix it.” as they say.
Another very important thing is changing her position. Keep you love one off any place that is a pressure point on their body. When you see the skin breaking down it starts to look a little pink or red and that is when you start to take care of that area. Check back and feet often.
If you see this first sign on the body, cleanse the place or places with saline and be sure to dry after. I use small sterile 2X2 pads for this. The next thing you do is cut to fit over the place a thick Hydrocolloid dressing make sure and use the thick dressing. Now cover the dressing with a clear transparent dressing they come in a 2 3/8” X 2 ¾” or 4” X 4 ¾” size. This keeps out moisture and germs.
More tomorrow Rebecca
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Bedsores
To take care of a loved one and do it right it takes a lot of prayer and love. I pray everyday for God to give me strength to be able to take care of my mother and He does.
I want to share with you some of the things I have done all these years that might help you in some way to take care of your loved one.
I can only share with you what works for my mother. If this helps you in anyway it will be a blessing. I also want to be here for you. Feel free to write me ask me questions at any time.
Bedsores are a big problem for most people who have been confined to a bed for a long time. I will share with you how I keep bedsores off my mother with God’s help. I will also be giving you advice on how to prevent blood clots and pneumonia.
I know that life for a caregiver is hard but so is life for the one you are caring for.
Remember in Matthew 25:4 Jesus said,” In as much as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren you have done it unto me. It’s really like you are taking care of Jesus. He sees what you are doing and you will be blessed.
Talk to you tomorrow Rebecca
I want to share with you some of the things I have done all these years that might help you in some way to take care of your loved one.
I can only share with you what works for my mother. If this helps you in anyway it will be a blessing. I also want to be here for you. Feel free to write me ask me questions at any time.
Bedsores are a big problem for most people who have been confined to a bed for a long time. I will share with you how I keep bedsores off my mother with God’s help. I will also be giving you advice on how to prevent blood clots and pneumonia.
I know that life for a caregiver is hard but so is life for the one you are caring for.
Remember in Matthew 25:4 Jesus said,” In as much as you have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren you have done it unto me. It’s really like you are taking care of Jesus. He sees what you are doing and you will be blessed.
Talk to you tomorrow Rebecca
Monday, June 14, 2010
This Is The Day
Psalms 118:24 says, “This is the day the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it.” That is what I am going to do today.
I once heard it said indifference makes excuses but love finds a way. I loved my mother enough to find a way to take care of her.
God said in Ephesians 6:2-3 “Honour thy father and mother: which is the first commandment with promise, that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.”
I want to share with you anything that may help you be able to take care of your love one.
My mother fell and broke her left hip in 2003 and had several strokes. Because of the broken hip and strokes the doctor did not want to do surgery on her hip. This has left her little legs contracted and she is totally bedfast. I have to lift her, turn her, change her and bathe her.
In January this year 2009 she got pneumonia due to aspiration she is now on a feeding tube.
In 2003 when she was in the hospital with the broken hip the doctor told me to take her home and she might live two years. This is the normal time they say for someone in her shape it will be seven years July 2010.
I have been taking care of her by myself for nearly six years my daughter started helping me last year 2008. She comes in the morning at eight a. m. and leaves at two pm, Monday –Friday. I have her nights and weekends. My daughter’s help is such a blessing. I thank God for providing help for me.
I once heard it said indifference makes excuses but love finds a way. I loved my mother enough to find a way to take care of her.
God said in Ephesians 6:2-3 “Honour thy father and mother: which is the first commandment with promise, that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.”
I want to share with you anything that may help you be able to take care of your love one.
My mother fell and broke her left hip in 2003 and had several strokes. Because of the broken hip and strokes the doctor did not want to do surgery on her hip. This has left her little legs contracted and she is totally bedfast. I have to lift her, turn her, change her and bathe her.
In January this year 2009 she got pneumonia due to aspiration she is now on a feeding tube.
In 2003 when she was in the hospital with the broken hip the doctor told me to take her home and she might live two years. This is the normal time they say for someone in her shape it will be seven years July 2010.
I have been taking care of her by myself for nearly six years my daughter started helping me last year 2008. She comes in the morning at eight a. m. and leaves at two pm, Monday –Friday. I have her nights and weekends. My daughter’s help is such a blessing. I thank God for providing help for me.
Sunday, June 13, 2010
Day of Rest
As a caregiver we do not get Sunday off, we still have to take care of our love ones. I know God understands this. I do try and let other things go on this day like washing, cleaning the house ect.
Genesis 2:2 “Tells us that on the seventh day God rested. I try to rest and pray and read God’s Word. I don’t get to go to church that much I watch it on T.V. and that helps a lot.
Because this is the seventh day if you have never asked Jesus into your heart I want to give you the opportunity to do so. Just pray this simple prayer and it will change your life and keep you out of hell.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to You in the Name of Jesus
You said in Your Word,”…if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,
And shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead,THOU
SHALT BE SAVED” (Rom.10:9).
I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
I believe He was raised from the dead for my justification.
Your Word says,”…with the HEART man believeth unto righteousness:
And with the MOUTH confession is made unto salvation” (rom10:10).
I do believe with my heart, and I now confess with my mouth Jesus as My Lord and
Savior. Therefore, I am now saved! Thank You, Lord for my salvation.
If you prayed this prayed sincerely from your heart, then according to God’s Word you
Are saved! I want to welcome you to the family of God. Now tell someone because
God says if we are ashamed of Him He will not confess us before His Father in
Heaven. Write and let me know. You will never be the same.
Rebecca
Genesis 2:2 “Tells us that on the seventh day God rested. I try to rest and pray and read God’s Word. I don’t get to go to church that much I watch it on T.V. and that helps a lot.
Because this is the seventh day if you have never asked Jesus into your heart I want to give you the opportunity to do so. Just pray this simple prayer and it will change your life and keep you out of hell.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to You in the Name of Jesus
You said in Your Word,”…if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,
And shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead,THOU
SHALT BE SAVED” (Rom.10:9).
I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
I believe He was raised from the dead for my justification.
Your Word says,”…with the HEART man believeth unto righteousness:
And with the MOUTH confession is made unto salvation” (rom10:10).
I do believe with my heart, and I now confess with my mouth Jesus as My Lord and
Savior. Therefore, I am now saved! Thank You, Lord for my salvation.
If you prayed this prayed sincerely from your heart, then according to God’s Word you
Are saved! I want to welcome you to the family of God. Now tell someone because
God says if we are ashamed of Him He will not confess us before His Father in
Heaven. Write and let me know. You will never be the same.
Rebecca
Saturday, June 12, 2010
The Caregiver Cont.
Always remember we are to love not in just words but also in deed. I John 3: 16-18 we are to love one another I John 4:7.
As you love and take care of your loved ones you need to also love and take care of yourself. So rest your body, exercise your body and know that God loves you. In Isaiah 30:15 “In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength; I believe that children should be taken care of by their parents and parents should be taken care of by their children. I guess I am just from the old school so to speak.
Later,
Rebecca
As you love and take care of your loved ones you need to also love and take care of yourself. So rest your body, exercise your body and know that God loves you. In Isaiah 30:15 “In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength; I believe that children should be taken care of by their parents and parents should be taken care of by their children. I guess I am just from the old school so to speak.
Later,
Rebecca
Friday, June 11, 2010
The Caregiver Cont.
Caregivers must also remember what God said in his word. I know we care for our loved ones because we love them, not because we expect any reward for doing it. We must also remember that as we take care of our loved ones it is the same as taking care of Jesus, read what it says in Matthew 25: 35-40 “For I was an hungered, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in: naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visited me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me. Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord when saw we thee an hungered, and fed thee? Or thirsty, and gave thee drink? When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? Or naked, and clothed thee? Or when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto thee?
And the King shall answer and say unto them, verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
Also in Ephesians 6:2-3 is a promise from God that if we honor our father and mother he will give us a long life on this earth. So we will be rewarded for what we are doing.
Later,
Rebecca
And the King shall answer and say unto them, verily I say unto you, inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
Also in Ephesians 6:2-3 is a promise from God that if we honor our father and mother he will give us a long life on this earth. So we will be rewarded for what we are doing.
Later,
Rebecca
Thursday, June 10, 2010
The Caregiver Cont.
I will be sixty-seven years old in May and I should have taken better care of myself so take good advice and take care of yourself.
Your body needs exercise. I love my treadmill; I put on my Christian music and walk on my treadmill. I also love to do other exercise also. Walking in the neighborhood is also good for your body and mind.
Eat good food and count your calories. Get rest for your body also. All of this will help you be able to take car of your loved ones. If we do not take care of ourselves we will not be able to take care of others. God says in Deuteronomy 33:25 as my days so shall our strength be. God also wants us to take care of ourselves so we can have strength.
Later,
Your body needs exercise. I love my treadmill; I put on my Christian music and walk on my treadmill. I also love to do other exercise also. Walking in the neighborhood is also good for your body and mind.
Eat good food and count your calories. Get rest for your body also. All of this will help you be able to take car of your loved ones. If we do not take care of ourselves we will not be able to take care of others. God says in Deuteronomy 33:25 as my days so shall our strength be. God also wants us to take care of ourselves so we can have strength.
Later,
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
The Caregiver Con.
If it is possible at all to get someone to help you, by all means do it. Take some time for you go to a movie; go shopping for yourself not for supplies all the time like I did.
Get your hair or nails done; go out to eat even if you go alone (Jesus is good company).
Also be sure and get check ups from your doctor. Try and get some rest, take exercise, and eat the right kind of foods. And laugh a lot that helps. Get into God’s word and study the word of God, which is very good for you in every area of your life. We are told in I Corinthians 6:19 that our body is the temple of the Holy Ghost, so we are suppose to take care of our body.
Later,
Rebecca
Get your hair or nails done; go out to eat even if you go alone (Jesus is good company).
Also be sure and get check ups from your doctor. Try and get some rest, take exercise, and eat the right kind of foods. And laugh a lot that helps. Get into God’s word and study the word of God, which is very good for you in every area of your life. We are told in I Corinthians 6:19 that our body is the temple of the Holy Ghost, so we are suppose to take care of our body.
Later,
Rebecca
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
The Caregiver Cont.
Again, I say like it says in Proverbs 19:20 “Hear counsel and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter-end.” One nurse that came out to check on my mother sat me down and had a talk with me about taking care of myself. You see I took care of my mother for six year all by myself. Now my daughter helps me and it is a blessing. Before that, it was me alone with only God’s help. He gave me strength to do it but I let myself go. When my daughter came to help me, I was in a pretty bad shape physically and emotionally. I had pulled my back out, pulled on my rib cage lifting her and even more. I was confined to the house all the time. So remember, take care of yourself so you can take care of others. I now wish I had done better. So take good advice from another caregiver.
Later,
Rebecca
Later,
Rebecca
Monday, June 7, 2010
The Caregiver
I have shared a lot with you about my mother and I will do this from time to time but I want to take some time to talk about you the caregiver.
Caregivers have needs also, we need to take care of ourselves so we can take care of our loved ones.
Maybe you can learn a lesson from me. I have not done a good job taking care of myself. I will be honest with you, I have not. I have been to busy taking care of my mother and felt I did not have time for myself. I know I should have done better but I did not. In Proverbs 19:20 it says hear counsel and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter-end.
Later,
Rebecca
Caregivers have needs also, we need to take care of ourselves so we can take care of our loved ones.
Maybe you can learn a lesson from me. I have not done a good job taking care of myself. I will be honest with you, I have not. I have been to busy taking care of my mother and felt I did not have time for myself. I know I should have done better but I did not. In Proverbs 19:20 it says hear counsel and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter-end.
Later,
Rebecca
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Day Of Rest
As a caregiver we do not get Sunday off, we still have to take care of our love ones. I know God understands this. I do try and let other things go on this day like washing, cleaning the house ect.
Genesis 2:2 “Tells us that on the seventh day God rested. I try to rest and pray and read God’s Word. I don’t get to go to church that much I watch it on T.V. and that helps a lot.
Because this is the seventh day if you have never asked Jesus into your heart I want to give you the opportunity to do so. Just pray this simple prayer and it will change your life and keep you out of hell.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to You in the Name of Jesus
You said in Your Word,”…if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,
And shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead,THOU
SHALT BE SAVED” (Rom.10:9).
I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
I believe He was raised from the dead for my justification.
Your Word says,”…with the HEART man believeth unto righteousness:
And with the MOUTH confession is made unto salvation” (rom10:10).
I do believe with my heart, and I now confess with my mouth Jesus as My Lord and
Savior. Therefore, I am now saved! Thank You, Lord for my salvation.
If you prayed this prayed sincerely from your heart, then according to God’s Word you
Are saved! I want to welcome you to the family of God. Now tell someone because
God says if we are ashamed of Him He will not confess us before His Father in
Heaven. Write and let me know. You will never be the same.
Rebecca
Genesis 2:2 “Tells us that on the seventh day God rested. I try to rest and pray and read God’s Word. I don’t get to go to church that much I watch it on T.V. and that helps a lot.
Because this is the seventh day if you have never asked Jesus into your heart I want to give you the opportunity to do so. Just pray this simple prayer and it will change your life and keep you out of hell.
Dear Heavenly Father,
I come to You in the Name of Jesus
You said in Your Word,”…if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus,
And shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead,THOU
SHALT BE SAVED” (Rom.10:9).
I believe in my heart that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
I believe He was raised from the dead for my justification.
Your Word says,”…with the HEART man believeth unto righteousness:
And with the MOUTH confession is made unto salvation” (rom10:10).
I do believe with my heart, and I now confess with my mouth Jesus as My Lord and
Savior. Therefore, I am now saved! Thank You, Lord for my salvation.
If you prayed this prayed sincerely from your heart, then according to God’s Word you
Are saved! I want to welcome you to the family of God. Now tell someone because
God says if we are ashamed of Him He will not confess us before His Father in
Heaven. Write and let me know. You will never be the same.
Rebecca
Saturday, June 5, 2010
My Mother Cont.
Ecclesiastes 3:4 Tells us that there is a time to laugh and my mother loves to laugh.
Keep your loved ones happy and laughing. She has always enjoyed laughter and making others happy and keeping them laughing. My friends always enjoyed being around my mother. She was always a lot of fun. They just loved her. She was like a second mother to them.
We try to keep her as happy as we can. She is a sweet little precious lady.
Proverbs 17:22 Says a merry heart doeth good like a medicine she will be ninety-two March 29th so I am sure that has been a lot of her medicine. Again I say keep them laughing a lot.
“The joy of the Lord is our strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 its also their strength.
I know it is hard sometimes to do this no one knows any better than I do. But we must try for them and for us.
Later,
Rebecca
Keep your loved ones happy and laughing. She has always enjoyed laughter and making others happy and keeping them laughing. My friends always enjoyed being around my mother. She was always a lot of fun. They just loved her. She was like a second mother to them.
We try to keep her as happy as we can. She is a sweet little precious lady.
Proverbs 17:22 Says a merry heart doeth good like a medicine she will be ninety-two March 29th so I am sure that has been a lot of her medicine. Again I say keep them laughing a lot.
“The joy of the Lord is our strength.” Nehemiah 8:10 its also their strength.
I know it is hard sometimes to do this no one knows any better than I do. But we must try for them and for us.
Later,
Rebecca
Friday, June 4, 2010
My Mother Cont.
As I share more with you about my mother, I want to give you a prayer I pray everyday. You might want to pray this daily too. The precious Holy Spirit gave me this prayer.
It is a blessing to be able to take care of my mother. She is such a blessing to me.
Thank you Lord for my mother and for giving me the opportunity to be able to bless
her in her last days on earth.
Thank you Lord for giving her a long life on this earth. You have blessed her with
A long life, Godly wisdom and a sharp mind.
You will bless the works of my hands (Deuteronomy 28:12) as I do this with the right
Attitude.
Each day help me see my mother as you Jesus. Let me realize as I do it unto the least
Of these I am doing it unto you. Matthew 25:45
I take up my cross daily and I follow you Luke 9:23. As I pick up my cross each day,
I pick it up with the right attitude.
Everything I do I do as unto you. No matter how big or how small I do it unto you
Lord. Colossians 3:23
My heart rejoices as I take up my cross and follow you day by day. Luke 9:23
My attitude tells you that I love you and others. Thank you God that my attitude is
From you.
The joy of the Lord is my strength. Your joy makes me strong each day.
Nehemiah 8:10
This is the day the Lord has made I will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24
I of myself can do nothing, but I can do all things through Christ my Lord who
Strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13
Later,
Rebecca
It is a blessing to be able to take care of my mother. She is such a blessing to me.
Thank you Lord for my mother and for giving me the opportunity to be able to bless
her in her last days on earth.
Thank you Lord for giving her a long life on this earth. You have blessed her with
A long life, Godly wisdom and a sharp mind.
You will bless the works of my hands (Deuteronomy 28:12) as I do this with the right
Attitude.
Each day help me see my mother as you Jesus. Let me realize as I do it unto the least
Of these I am doing it unto you. Matthew 25:45
I take up my cross daily and I follow you Luke 9:23. As I pick up my cross each day,
I pick it up with the right attitude.
Everything I do I do as unto you. No matter how big or how small I do it unto you
Lord. Colossians 3:23
My heart rejoices as I take up my cross and follow you day by day. Luke 9:23
My attitude tells you that I love you and others. Thank you God that my attitude is
From you.
The joy of the Lord is my strength. Your joy makes me strong each day.
Nehemiah 8:10
This is the day the Lord has made I will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24
I of myself can do nothing, but I can do all things through Christ my Lord who
Strengtheneth me. Philippians 4:13
Later,
Rebecca
Thursday, June 3, 2010
My Mother Cont.
Matthew 25:15 “And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one.”
I always loved my mother’s sense of humor. I also loved to hear her play her mandolin, she even taught me how to play it. She would play her guitar and I would play the mandolin. She taught my daughter how to play the bass guitar.
My mother came from a musical family and all the brothers and sisters played music and sang; they could play nearly anything. They grew up playing music out in the country in Arkansas.
I was around music and musicians all my life, they were always at our house.
At one time playing music was my mother’s life.
More tomorrow,
Rebecca
I always loved my mother’s sense of humor. I also loved to hear her play her mandolin, she even taught me how to play it. She would play her guitar and I would play the mandolin. She taught my daughter how to play the bass guitar.
My mother came from a musical family and all the brothers and sisters played music and sang; they could play nearly anything. They grew up playing music out in the country in Arkansas.
I was around music and musicians all my life, they were always at our house.
At one time playing music was my mother’s life.
More tomorrow,
Rebecca
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
My Mother Cont.
“ And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one.”
Matthew 25:15
Matthew 25:15
My mother was a very beautiful, strong woman and she always looked a lot younger than her age.
One of the things she loved best was to sing and play on her guitar and mandolin. She was very good too. At one time in her younger years she was known as the Arkansas Sweetheart. Her and her brother played and sang on radio station K.L.C.N. Blytheville, Arkansas. This was the same radio station that Johnny Cash sang on first time professionally in the mid 40’s. I guess this was also my mothers first time to sing and play professionally. Conway Twitty was a good friend of my mother. She met and knows a lot of famous people. Everyone loved my mother and she had a wonderful sense of humor and made people laugh.
More tomorrow,
Rebecca
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
My Mother Cont.
Proverbs 31:26 “She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.”
My mother also taught me to be honest and never tell a lie. She taught me so many things. One thing I have always remembered was no matter how famous a person is, do not be intimated by them. If you meet this person and need them to do something for you don’t be intimated to ask for their help. She said; “All they can do is say yes or no and who knows when they will say yes.” I also taught my daughter this and she says it is one of the greatest things I told her. She is a gospel singer and meets a lot of famous people this helps her when she has to talk to them about important things. The good things your parents teach, you pass it on.
More tomorrow,
Rebecca
My mother also taught me to be honest and never tell a lie. She taught me so many things. One thing I have always remembered was no matter how famous a person is, do not be intimated by them. If you meet this person and need them to do something for you don’t be intimated to ask for their help. She said; “All they can do is say yes or no and who knows when they will say yes.” I also taught my daughter this and she says it is one of the greatest things I told her. She is a gospel singer and meets a lot of famous people this helps her when she has to talk to them about important things. The good things your parents teach, you pass it on.
More tomorrow,
Rebecca
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