Lots of time to think this last week.
You know it’s traumatic and difficult for the baby at birth. We usually focus on the mom. But the little baby is born in great discomfort.
Death is much the same.
When we die, most of us die slowly. And with great discomfort. Dying is not an easy process for most people. I have cared for many people as they died in hospitals. Now, I’m watching my mom. And trying to make her comfortable. She tells me daily that she wants to go ‘home’. My dad and brother are ‘home’. And now that my sister has returned to her faith and her God, my mom can rest. But it’s slow and difficult.
I’ve cared for many in the process of dying. But I think my heart is being torn from me this time.
When they thought mom had cancer but weren’t sure and she didn’t want to pursue any surgery or treatment I was so afraid mom would have terrible pain. I cried and I prayed. God spoke to me. He said that he loves my mom and has always been very good to her and to trust him. He spoke this to my spirit and mind.
Babies and the elderly, they have much in common. I think that’s why they usually like each other.
tannngl 
So sorry you and your mom are going through this dark period. Hope peace finds you both soon.
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Thanks Cosmoscon. God is good no matter what. I’ve seen his goodness in this already with my sister’s return to faith.
Who knew I would find comfort from people here at WordPress. Thanks for visiting and your comment.
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I’m so sorry that y’all are going through this, but at the same time I am so happy that your mom has security of the believer. I have such peace knowing that no matter what happens I will be able to spend eternity with my family in heaven. We will be praying for you and yours
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Thank you pastor. Your prayers will give us comfort.
Our family circle will now be unbroken in our eternal life. We are so happy about that. Even in this hard time.
I so appreciate your comments.
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May God bless you and keep your mom… safe and secure… close to His heart… now and forever. Amen.
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Comforting words indeed for mom and me. Our hope is sure. The Hebrew for hope means waiting with confidence! A sure thing.
Thank you abcinsc.
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My prayers are with you and your Mom, sister… may our Lord God give you His peace and may He hold your Mom tightly in His loving arms of comfort. Glory to God that your sister has returned to faith! May God bless and keep you and yours in His eternal protection in Christ Jesus, AMEN!
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Thank you sister. Mom and I didn’t sleep much last night. Her heart was beating way too fast and she labored at breathing. I gave her meds earlier and added a dig and K+ and by 7:30AM her beat suddenly became normal sinus rhythm. She if finally able to sleep. I’m relieved. We both thought she was going to be with Jesus last night. (She wants no trip to the hospital. I just stay in touch with our doctor in trying to keep her comfortable.).
It’s hard for me. But it’s really hard for her.
I do thank you for your prayers. God continues to be good to my mom. With the cancer she has no pain. NONE. Looks like her congestive heart failure will take her before any complications from the cancer.
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You have such strength, such beautiful inner strength! I can ‘feel’ it through your post, but I assume you are like me, and it is actually God… for when we are weak He is strong. I cannot imagine the night you two had, I cannot imagine what you both are going through…
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Very well said. Definitely a trying time. They do have much in common. It is different when its our own Prayers to you and your family..
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I so appreciate that bullright. Thank you.
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I’m praying for you both, tannngl.
Unfortunately, I know firsthand just how difficult this period of time can be.
Your faith and His love will see you through, no matter how hard this stretch of road is.
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Thanks so much, JTR. Mom left us last night. She is with Jesus, my daddy and my brother. I know there was celebrating there last night!
But my heart is broken.
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I can’t put into words what I want to say, other than that she’s safe and you need to allow yourself to just rest on Him right now.
He’ll carry you.
God Bless, tannngl…
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He got me through today. One day at a time. My heart is just broken.
So thankful for your encouragement. I know you’ve been there.
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Resting…
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While heaven is rejoicing that a child has come home, you will be kept in prayer sister… may our Father hold you close in His comfort and peace. I am so sorry for your loss tannngl, rest in Christ.
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Teach, your comments are always full of deep feeling. Thanks so very much for this.
As I said to JTR: Resting…
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I appreciated this so much. I know mom did too.
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