As we came in the door this evening from picking up the boys from school, the phone rang. It was the daughter of a very sweet 90+ year old lady from one of our congregations. This sweet lady is not doing well. She is in hospice care and things are not going well.
I listened and prayed as this daughter told me of all her mother was going through and what was going on. I knew right away that had Ron been here he would have gone right away to be with this family.
I made a couple of phone calls and then decided to pack up the kids and go. I knew the hospice center and knew that the kids could do their homework or color in the lobby while I talked and prayed with the family.
However, I am not use to this type of thing. I spent a short time with the daughter and this lady who I had visited many times in her home. A lady who has loved my children and loved visits from our famliy. A lady who is so classy and so loving! I prayed with and for them both!
As I got the kids back into the van and started around to the drivers side the tears began. I don't know how to minister in these situations. I don't feel that I was prepared or even helpful. I called Ron as I left and told him how I thought it went. He tried to assure me that I did well.
I was not looking for compliments. I am feeling so inadequate. I know that this type of situation is so difficult and so hard. I find peace in my heart that this sweet lady lying in bed knows Jesus and loves Him with her whole heart. It's just so hard!
I'm so thankful that even in our humanness Jesus can mininster and speak. I pray that tonight Jesus ministered to this family and that He continues to do so!
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