Husband has dementia
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homesickPrayers: 9Requests: 4
July 1, 2023 at 2:09 pmMy husband has had dementia for 7 years and I have been his caregiver at home all those years. I absolutely loved taking care of him! Last week I had to place him in a nursing home because his confusion became really bad and he developed a “wedge compression fracture” in his back. Extremely painful. He was in the hospital for a week, then the nursing home. He is also on a short wait list at the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans . Thanking God for that!
I have never been so sad, even though he is still on earth, he is gone(mentally). We have been married for 54 wonderful years! I never thought grief would be this gut wrenching. There are times when I just sob!
I would rather have him “Home” with Jesus, and that is for his sake too. I cannot bring myself to look at his things at home, especially pictures. I go to see him everyday even though it is killing me to see him. I am forcing myself to eat meals…I do not even want junk food. lol That’s a 1st. I cannot find the Peace of Jesus, I cannot seem to let go and give God control( I know that is key and would probably bring me that peace) I have always loved to read my Bible and right now I have to force myself to read it. That really scares me. I am so sad!! I would love to find a Christian dementia support group in my area.
Thanks my family for prayers and advice! Love, your “sister in Christ” Maryspiritdoc1Prayers: 40814Requests: 2418
July 1, 2023 at 3:27 pmMy dearest sister m.stroo; “Put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?” Psalm 56:8 To think that our great God takes notice even of our tears and saves them as jewels! He promises that those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. Psalm 126:5 Our tears will be turn into pearls, precious gems for God. And are posted in His book of remembrance, for He does not forget our anguish. His own son was “a man of sorrows and familiar with suffering. Surely He carried our sorrows.” Isaiah 53:3,4 The shortest and most poignant verse in The Bible is “Jesus wept” John 11:35 YES, HE WEEPS WITH US! Mary i am sadden that you have to endured this season of grieving. I give you permission to cry! One of this days soon, our God will wipe every tear. You are not alone. I will be praying you’ll find a support group. Sending love and appreciation. In Christ love 🙏🏻❤️🕊
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July 1, 2023 at 4:53 pmFather in heaven, I lift up this husband to you. I pray for his complete healing. May he be receiving all the help he needs for this fracture. I pray there will be an opening for him soon in this veteran’s home. May he recover his ability to communicate, to recognize people, to enjoy some of the good things you give us. I pray for his wife Mary. It is overwhelming to her to see her husband go through this trial. I pray for strength for her emotional well being. I pray for caring Christian support for her. It is extremely difficult to be on the side lines and not be able to help her husband. Please build her faith up again. Bless her with peace and being able to rest well at night. Bless her with favor for her husband. In Jesus name
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July 1, 2023 at 8:40 pmOh dearest sister, Mary, my heart breaks for you and your situation! My high school sweetheart went through many years of suffering as well. He did not have dementia, but had diabetes at age 7, loss of sight due to scar tissue from laser treatments, kidney failure at age 30, and loss of limb at age 57, and was finally taken home at age 58. He was in a nursing home for awhile recovering from amputation surgery and also had decreased memory function towards the end. I had to make the horrific choice when he became unconscious due to a-fib in the last few days of his life here on earth and make the decision to change his status to DNR. I felt the same way you do when the LORD took him home. Even after experiencing Jesus loving way of taking my beloved home so sweetly and peacefully, I went through the same things you are going through now. The sobbing, the gut-wrenching grief, forcing food and not being able to open his closet or look at his stuff without crying was horrendous. I knew the LORD was with me, but I had a hard time feeling it, and had to “mechanically” open my Bible to find answers and comfort. Since you are still having to struggle, I will pray for you to continue reaching out to HIM so HE can guide you through this difficult journey with loving kindness, grace and compassion giving you strength, courage and comfort you need every single minute of every single day! May God bless you and your beloved and keep you both lifted up in HIS mighty right arm, my sweet sister in Christ! 🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️✨✨✨♥️♥️♥️
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July 2, 2023 at 5:45 pmPraying in agreement amen
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