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So greetings friends. I guess this qualifies as a casual conversation so it's fitting to put it here.

I'm in Arizona. I'm here to take care of my 96 year old mom. This plan was not in my life play book but here I am. My house back home sold and I haven't yet bought another so I'm able to come here. I'll be here for the duration (which means until mom passes away which could be years or however long God gives).

It's not been 15 months since my wife Nancy died. I'm doing okay. I'll probably join the local church's grief group just to make some connections here. Life now isn't a struggle, but it is a challenge. God is using my new circumstances to mold me further. I'm pretty sure that's the case because I can do with a a few tweaks here and there.

I hope to be around more. I'm still adjusting to my new surroundings and to be honest, my anxiety has been with me since arriving. There's so much to do to take care of mom and her house. And my two little dogs are with me. The are like toddlers!

So until next time, blessing on your day.

Papa
 
Welcome back Papa!! It's GREAT to see you again!! :biggrin I'm sorry that you're having a rough time though. :sad Lots of Christian love, hugs, and prayers headed your way! Incoming!! :hug
 
It's good to hear from you and that your life is getting somewhat back together again as you give each day to the Lord. I pray God give you strength and endurance in taking care of your mother as there will be times of difficulties that arise taking care of those who are close to our heart. We love you and are here to help support you and hope to see more of you in here :hug
 
So greetings friends. I guess this qualifies as a casual conversation so it's fitting to put it here.

I'm in Arizona. I'm here to take care of my 96 year old mom. This plan was not in my life play book but here I am. My house back home sold and I haven't yet bought another so I'm able to come here. I'll be here for the duration (which means until mom passes away which could be years or however long God gives).

It's not been 15 months since my wife Nancy died. I'm doing okay. I'll probably join the local church's grief group just to make some connections here. Life now isn't a struggle, but it is a challenge. God is using my new circumstances to mold me further. I'm pretty sure that's the case because I can do with a a few tweaks here and there.

I hope to be around more. I'm still adjusting to my new surroundings and to be honest, my anxiety has been with me since arriving. There's so much to do to take care of mom and her house. And my two little dogs are with me. The are like toddlers!

So until next time, blessing on your day.

Papa
We will keep you all in our prayer.

Love always, Walter and Deborah
 
It's both a duty and a privilege to care for my mom. Would I rather be home? Of course but life can throw curve balls. But God can use this detour for my good. And I strongly feel God's call on my life to minister to the needs of my mom. It's not easy for many reasons but we can do all things through Christ. So here I stay until I'm no longer needed. But I'll make no long term plans because God may have more in store for me that I don't yet see.
 
Welcome back Papa!! It's GREAT to see you again!! :biggrin I'm sorry that you're having a rough time though. :sad Lots of Christian love, hugs, and prayers headed your way! Incoming!! :hug
Thanks. I need lots of prayer. As many here know I've struggled with depression and anxiety in the past. It's an ugly companion and I've had difficulties adjusting to my new role. I'm not only the care giver, but the house cleaner, dish washer, chief cook, and taxi. Plus mom needs a companion so we hang out together a lot. She's been lonely for a long time. I've had 15 months of healing from the death of my wife and my house is now sold. All my stuff is in storage and there is no new home for me yet. So my life is in a perfect place to come here to Arizona and care for my mom. God's timing is perfect.

But I need lots of prayer. Emotionally I struggle every day. I'm learning to trust God through it all. Prayer is necessary and so I thank you all for your prayers.
 
So greetings friends. I guess this qualifies as a casual conversation so it's fitting to put it here.

I'm in Arizona. I'm here to take care of my 96 year old mom. This plan was not in my life play book but here I am. My house back home sold and I haven't yet bought another so I'm able to come here. I'll be here for the duration (which means until mom passes away which could be years or however long God gives).

It's not been 15 months since my wife Nancy died. I'm doing okay. I'll probably join the local church's grief group just to make some connections here. Life now isn't a struggle, but it is a challenge. God is using my new circumstances to mold me further. I'm pretty sure that's the case because I can do with a a few tweaks here and there.

I hope to be around more. I'm still adjusting to my new surroundings and to be honest, my anxiety has been with me since arriving. There's so much to do to take care of mom and her house. And my two little dogs are with me. The are like toddlers!

So until next time, blessing on your day.

Papa


God bless you brother.

May God strengthen you and give great grace to meet the everyday challenges you have.

May the peace of God fill you daily.





JLB
 
It's both a duty and a privilege to care for my mom. Would I rather be home? Of course but life can throw curve balls. But God can use this detour for my good. And I strongly feel God's call on my life to minister to the needs of my mom. It's not easy for many reasons but we can do all things through Christ. So here I stay until I'm no longer needed. But I'll make no long term plans because God may have more in store for me that I don't yet see.
We have never "spoken" before, I'm new to the forum, but your post fell so close to what I went through several years ago that I felt the need to pass on encouragement. What I have seen of the power and compassion of God in hindsight. I always knew it was there but it is amazing what looking back on a tough situation reveals.
I went through a devastating situation that came close to breaking me except I'm not breakable. Am a one foot in front of the other person. Anyway, with no other choice, I left my home and life as I knew it, even my two dogs but I later got them back, and returned to my home town and my mother's house. She was 89 at the time. What I felt to my very core was failure and humiliation. I prayed for God to FIX the situation, to restore what was lost. He did not.
Instead what I found at my mother's home was that it was not safe for her to live alone. I had siblings in the same town but they were taking no steps to keep her safe. She had a serious infection in one leg. A year later she broke a hip and if I hadn't returned to the state, the family would have put her in a home which she was adamant about not wanting.
The hindsight picture. What pained me and wanted fixed, was God rescuing me from a horrendous situation. In my escape, He was not only providing for me, but my mother also. I was able to stay with her so she could stay at home, the next eight years until she passed, something I am extremely grateful for. God isn't just doing one thing for a person but many things at once, and not only for them but others in their life. In these things He teaches us much and strengths US and draws us closer to Him. It doesn't always look that way to our finite eyes because along the way we may experience pain and hardship and things we just plain don't like. But He says to us to trust Him, always.
 
We have never "spoken" before, I'm new to the forum, but your post fell so close to what I went through several years ago that I felt the need to pass on encouragement. What I have seen of the power and compassion of God in hindsight. I always knew it was there but it is amazing what looking back on a tough situation reveals.
I went through a devastating situation that came close to breaking me except I'm not breakable. Am a one foot in front of the other person. Anyway, with no other choice, I left my home and life as I knew it, even my two dogs but I later got them back, and returned to my home town and my mother's house. She was 89 at the time. What I felt to my very core was failure and humiliation. I prayed for God to FIX the situation, to restore what was lost. He did not.
Instead what I found at my mother's home was that it was not safe for her to live alone. I had siblings in the same town but they were taking no steps to keep her safe. She had a serious infection in one leg. A year later she broke a hip and if I hadn't returned to the state, the family would have put her in a home which she was adamant about not wanting.
The hindsight picture. What pained me and wanted fixed, was God rescuing me from a horrendous situation. In my escape, He was not only providing for me, but my mother also. I was able to stay with her so she could stay at home, the next eight years until she passed, something I am extremely grateful for. God isn't just doing one thing for a person but many things at once, and not only for them but others in their life. In these things He teaches us much and strengths US and draws us closer to Him. It doesn't always look that way to our finite eyes because along the way we may experience pain and hardship and things we just plain don't like. But He says to us to trust Him, always.
There are many of us who have learned this which has been born from deep within our faith as truth.
All things work to the good who love God. Nothing is wasted because it all serves a deeper purpose.
Papa Zoom, our thoughts and prayers remain with you as you are perfected in the sufferings of Christ.
 
Life can throw us curve balls at times, as well I know as I could write a book of my life experiences. What I have learned in 65 years is the reality is always a lesson learned that helps perfect us in Christ and draws us closer to Him as God's grace is abounding in all things we face here on earth as long as we keep trusting Him in all things.

Not my will Lord, but thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
 
We have never "spoken" before, I'm new to the forum, but your post fell so close to what I went through several years ago that I felt the need to pass on encouragement. What I have seen of the power and compassion of God in hindsight. I always knew it was there but it is amazing what looking back on a tough situation reveals.
I went through a devastating situation that came close to breaking me except I'm not breakable. Am a one foot in front of the other person. Anyway, with no other choice, I left my home and life as I knew it, even my two dogs but I later got them back, and returned to my home town and my mother's house. She was 89 at the time. What I felt to my very core was failure and humiliation. I prayed for God to FIX the situation, to restore what was lost. He did not.
Instead what I found at my mother's home was that it was not safe for her to live alone. I had siblings in the same town but they were taking no steps to keep her safe. She had a serious infection in one leg. A year later she broke a hip and if I hadn't returned to the state, the family would have put her in a home which she was adamant about not wanting.
The hindsight picture. What pained me and wanted fixed, was God rescuing me from a horrendous situation. In my escape, He was not only providing for me, but my mother also. I was able to stay with her so she could stay at home, the next eight years until she passed, something I am extremely grateful for. God isn't just doing one thing for a person but many things at once, and not only for them but others in their life. In these things He teaches us much and strengths US and draws us closer to Him. It doesn't always look that way to our finite eyes because along the way we may experience pain and hardship and things we just plain don't like. But He says to us to trust Him, always.
Thanks for sharing. Your situation sounds very much like mine. I also believe that God has more in mind than just me caring for my mom. God is busy doing a work in my life. Many works. Some I think I understand, others are hidden at the moment. So I'm trusting Him in all things.

Mom is so happy to have me here. She can be difficult but I am praying that my presence here will soften her heart, bring her joy and a confidence in God that is missing in certain areas. Love is the key. So I'm loving in Jesus' name. His hands, His feet.

God bless!
 
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