- Dec 31, 2017
- 3,279
- 5,323
- 65
- Country
- Australia
- Faith
- Christian
- Marital Status
- Single
Old age is a disaster for most folks. I am age 84 and my son and brother broke off completely with me. My daughter lives across the street and only speaks to me once per week on the telephone and visits once every 2 weeks. Only my wife stands by me and she is age 80.
Two doctors abused my feet and one technician abused my eyes. I just lost 70% of vision in my right eye and had to undergo ultrasonic tests of my carotid arteries. I can barely walk, stand or see.
I do have a Living Will and Advanced Directives which allow me to refuse all treatment including food and water.
Swiss doctors offer some folks an easy Exit but for me it is just too distant to travel.
My only hope:
I accept the Will of God. Many things about tomorrow I don't seem to understand, but I know who holds tomorrow and I know who holds my hand. I just live from day to day while Jesus leads the way. My heart is with Him on the Throne, and ill can brook delay, each moment listening for the voice, "Rise up and come away."
So sorry dear one to hear of your situation especially with family members, I understand that this is not uncommon sadly and can only say that your beautiful faith in God shines through in your posts.
I posted previously that I was able to care for both my parents ( I have always been single and we lived together) but not all my siblings were particularly supportive, so I have seen both sides and my heart goes out to you.
The most comforting thing to remember is that this life is nothing compared to what God has prepared for all His children.
Understandably, living with pain daily ( I do also) really wears you down, what helps me is knowing Jesus understands every single part of our pain having suffered so much for us, and He holds us through it all.
God bless you and your dear wife
Upvote
0