Tuesday

Mom had a fairly good day today! She began the day with more pain in her right side (tumor is squishing her lung somewhat), and had difficulty sleeping last night due to the pain. After calling Hospice, we were able to figure out some things to do for the pain. She was very mentally alert today:) Mom and I read through some of her cards, emails and Facebook messages together. She was doing a great job reading the cards, but toward the end, she rested while I read.

We had two visitors this morning and a few in the evening.

Tonight we were really blessed (can't think of a better word!) to be all together for Bible reading and prayer before going our separate ways. Dad read Revelation 21-22 to focus our attention on what Heaven is going to be like (the New Heaven and Earth that God will set up someday, but still has similar characteristics to the immediate Heaven). It was so cool to talk together with mom about what she is going to be experiencing so very soon! No more tears, pain, but instead the glory of God! Infathomable. Mom is going to run around with some of her dear friends who have gone before and praise God with all of her might! Now that makes me smile:)

After Bible reading, we all took turns praying around the room. Prayer is such a great gift from God. For one thing, each person, and the group as a whole is communicating to God. Prayer also helps us to see what is really going on in the other person's heart, and bringing it before the Lord. Prayers for mom included: lessened pain, her heart to be focussed steadily on Heaven, peace and comfort, more time with her, seizing the time left with her, and thanking the Lord for the time He has given us with her.

One more thing: Although it has been very hard to see my mom's health fade every day, I am SO thankful to be able to spend this precious time with her and family. I cannot imagine how hard it would be to loose someone right away. We have the chance to be prepared...and to tell her how wonderful she is, one more time.