Saturday, November 15, 2008

An Update on My Dad


A few of you may not know that my father is no longer living
with us.
Last week, John and I made the decision to place Dad into full- time care at a local assisted living facility. The establishment is actually located in our neighborhood, and is less than one mile from our home. Dad moved in on Monday.
My dad had taken several serious falls in our home since he moved in last April. As the falls became more frequent, (on the average of three times/week), it became very evident that it was not safe for him to continue to live here. Although this was a difficult decision to make, the Lord has made the transition smooth and quick for all of us.
Please continue to pray for my Dad, in particular that his relationship with the Lord would deepen in these last days/years of his life.
John and I have been amazed at the numerous people who have helped us throughout the last eight months. Beyond family, our church has been a regular source of encouragement, service, and means of grace to us during this season. Thank you all so much for your prayers, your council, and your care for Dad and our children. (Several families in our church rotated babysitting/eldercare in order for me and John to continue having "date nights" and to attend important meetings while Dad was living with us.)
We love you all and appreciate you more than you know.

5 comments:

3orange1blonde said...

well said. good job.

The Brown Family said...

Wow! May the Lord continue to draw your Dad unto Himself and may peace reign in your hearts as you trust your Heavenly Father!

Love you!

Denise said...

I know this must have been a long prayed over and discusssed decision. It can't have been easy. But I am grateful you guys have peace with it and the transition has been smooth. I know you love your father very much, it's evident in all your posts.

Although different, my family had to make the decision to place mu grandparents into neraby assisted living/nursing homes, after caring for them and having them live either in our home or next door for over 12 years! It was emotional to say the least, but definitely right. We can see that looking at how much they need that kind of medical care now.

Love you!!! More pictures of the kids, please! They're so cute!

Lindsay said...

Praying too Juli:)

JJandFive said...

Thanks everybody : )