Do Unto Others

I am totally amazed when I hear people telling me what a wonderful person I am to take care of my sister, Merrym and my mom. They say things like: "They are lucky to have you;" "You need to think of yourself and take a break;" "I don't know how you do it."

I don't understand this, because I thought that you do things for family and friends due to the fact of who they are. I can't imagine not doing the things I do for Merrym or Mom. The Bible tells us that we should be caring for our loved ones. It's my duty, my responsibility and I love them.

Do I get tired? Yes of course, but I would be more than tired, I would be very miserable, if I didn't do what I do. Merrym has made such progress through the years. It has gone from my being afraid every time I left her, to times when I have depended on her for help. She might not be able to drive or get around very fast, but she can make phone calls to check on things for me, she prays for me, she encourages me, etc.

People need to start taking care of their loved ones and not expecting others to do it. Don't get me wrong, I am very thankful for nursing homes, hospitals, CNAs who come to help Merrym shower and take care of other things. I am thankful for Medicaid that has paid Merrym's medical bills for 20 years of over $1,000,000. I just believe that we really need to get back to family, friends and church family taking care of their own as much as possible. Not only that, we need to get back to socializing with these same family and friends doing game nights, etc.

I'm sure that I will write one day about the times I get frustrated and even angry, but maybe not. Thinking positive is much more healthy.

Then Jesus said to his diciples, "If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me." Matthew 16:24

Love, Mother Hen Glory