Good News!

A friend of many, Amy Bessire, died this past week. She was a delightful woman of God. Years ago, she put music to scripture and this song has been sung by believers ever since. The words are good news. Her life was good news. She will be missed, but her song sings on and on.
"The Steadfast love of the Lord never ceases.
His mercies never come to an end.
They are new every morning.
Great is thy faithfulness.
The Lord is my portion says my soul.
Therefore I will hope in Him.
Therefore I will hope.........in Him." Lamentations 3:22-25

and then there is verse 26: it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD

What is Fun?

My daughters have fun.

Nuns have fun.

Why aren't we having some fun?

My elspouso and I are on the quest to have more fun. I remember having fun. It is fun to have fun. But, as we have gotten older, fun seems to be a bit too much trouble... and often just out of reach of the chair. So we are going to get out of the chairs and back into the fun. Now we have to remember what that is and go find it. Any ideas?

Poetry for All Seasons

I am in a season of loving my parent's as a caretaker and daughter. It is a difficult and emotional journey. I have found that many people have written their feelings and thoughts on this disease of their loved ones in verse. I found this poem written by a man who has Alzheimer's disease.

Far Longer than Forever

Far longer than forever,

Cross the distance we’re apart,

Feelings of warmth and comfort Etched your image in my heart.
Far longer than forever, Beyond the journey’s end,

I’ll think of you with fondness,My special caring friend.
Nothing’s a greater challenge Than the present endeavor,

To remember you past memory Far longer than forever….
Tim Brennan 1997

I also found this interview on NPR of a poet who received a grant to take poetry into senior centers for people with Alzheimers disease. It is not a long interview and is really delightful if you have time to listen.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1832793