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I haven't been real good at updating about Mumsy, because she is fairly level.
She is wearing out inch by inch.
She is weak.
She is happy.
She is rejoicing in the Lord.

We had a lovely thanksgiving with some of the family which was a highlight for her but really wore her out. Please keep praying for us. What a priviledge to care for Mumsy!

One of the hightlights for me was catching her cute face!

Terry was here and got to come to the dr with us! Can you tell who carried the bags? We make an event of everything so afterwards we went to Aurthur's Garden Deli for lunch. Yum!

Mumsy's pacemaker is working 54% of the time as compared to 33% a few months ago. Her heart is in afib. She is just plain wearing out!

The thrill for me is that Terry is such a part of the care here. We are a team! She is coming down one night a week and doing mom's laundry and giving Craig and I a night together. She is so wonderful! She loves mumsy and cares for her so well, that I don't even think about anything when she's here... for which I am extremely grateful!

Time for an update on mumsy. This past week we started using the wheel chair for the first time when we go out. I'm learning how to push her around... wheeeeeee... and pack it up. I guess I won't have to lift weights for awhile! This all started because her legs gave out on her when we were out last week, so we both knew it was time. She continues to be a blessing! Keep praying.

My poor mother can't help the pictures I post!
We enjoyed a visit from Kayla and Katie and they happened to be here on beauty day!

Mom received some dear friends she hadn't seen for a long time!
It was a joy to her. (And her hair was done!)

I'm a pinch behind in uploading photos. Look who visited! The Headleys and Terry!

Mumsy is such a popular person! She has enjoyed visits from these friends recently.

I thought it was time to write an update on mom.
She is on a level lately so there has been little to report. (Thank you, Lord!)

Her day consists of:

Oatmeal for breakfast... made by whoever is with her. Usually Craig who covers the night shift.
Morning devotions (also by whoever is there... Craig mostly)
Morning nap (Craig leaves and I start the day shift.)
Her inner alarm wakes her at 11:30 for lunch. (Not kidding...that alarm always works!)
Lunch
Nap time
2:00-4:00 our Very Dear Neighbor reads to her
Nap until 4:30 when that inner alarm sounds for supper. (again, not kidding... and it's never late!)
Supper
If she's in the mood: TV news and Wheel of Fortune
7:00 bed routine... my favorite part is I always ask her something she enjoyed about the day... very interesting replies!
Evening hymn. (We are on our second trip through the hymn book. It's amazing what you can accomplish on a consistant basis!)

Pretty simple life, huh?
I want you to know she is the most godly older woman I know.
She doesn't complain.
She is grateful.
I count it a priviledge to care for her.

Do not forsake the teaching of your mother;
Bind them continually on your heart;
Tie them around your neck.
When you walk about, they will guide you;
When you sleep, they will watch over you;
And when you awake, they will talk to you.
For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching is light;
And reproofs for discipline are the way of life.
Proverbs 6:20-23