A View from the Back 9
This section is a compilation of thoughts I’ve written from my experience working in a nursing home with residents. It also comes from growing up with the privilege of knowing and loving 4 wonderful grandparents and even a great-grandparent for awhile. This age group is often neglected, undervalued, and under appreciated. Yet, the Lord sees and has a special place for them in his heart. May this section encourage you to call your Grandfather, visit your Grandmother, or find one to love and cherish.
Isaiah 46:3-4
“Listen to me, O house of Jacob, all the remnant of the house of Israel, who have been borne by me from before your birth, carried from the womb; even to old age I am he, and to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear; I will carry and will save.”
Store Up Your Word in my Heart
At the nursing home where I work, we took a bus trip this summer with some residents. Two ladies sat next to each other. We grabbed some DQ blizzards and drove through some historic sites and the state park. The entire drive, Lady 1 would say the same phrase on repeat. Turning periodically towards Lady…
A Full Life
I’ve been working in a nursing home for almost two years now. I have so many thoughts and observations forming over this time I could write a book. One that struck me recently is the stark contrast between my life and what I observe about the residents I love. Most days it feels like I…
