Colossians 3:12
It sounds like something that I teach my kids...but really my Dad is being the ultimate servant right now. I mentioned that we skyped for awhile tonight in my last post and thought maybe I should explain.
He is living down in Florida for the month...taking care of my Nanny Jane (his mother in law) because she needs someone to be with her 24/7 even though she is in rehab. She fell twice lately because the nurses there left her in her chair or just weren't paying attention..in just the two times since this happened in July that someone wasn't with her, she fell both times. My mom has 3 sisters and only 1 lives there. Everyone has gone back to their jobs now and Poppy Bill has hired a nurse to spend the nights with my Nanny but usually stays with her from 6am-11pm. He was getting so tired and couldn't get the everyday things done like bills and upkeep of the house, that Daddy volunteered and then was asked by Poppy Bill to come help (and Poppy NEVER asks for help)!
I am so proud of my Daddy. He is very selfless to sit, feed, and spend time with Nanny Jane each day. And thankfully now, Poppy Bill can rest a little bit and have some company. They usually split the time. I know my mama is lonely in Dublin without him, but she wouldn't want it any other way. As soon as Swine Flu clears out of our county I am going to go down for a weekend and take over. I just couldn't ask for a better example of humility and kindess. I am overwhelmed with thankfulness and adoration for my Dad. And of course I am in tears right now..so I need to go and watch my Friday night TLC!
This is a picture of my sweet parents a few weeks before Nanny Jane tripped and hit her head, resulting in 2 brain surgery's, and now mini-stokes.
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