Mom's church
My prayer routine has shifted since I’ve been down here with my mother for the past three days. My mind/body/spirit is working in high vibration as I sit with her, talk with nurses and administrators, make plans with my sister. Plans? For when Mom dies? I have the sense that the ‘for when’ question is the wrong question. That’s about kronos time, worldly time, but Mom is floating in kairos time, God time.
When I’m with Mom I’ve been able to slip into the present and ask, “What does Mom need right now?” A favorite question I used to ask my kindergarteners comes to mind: “What do you notice?” On a practical level, I notice that Mom doesn’t look comfortable propped up in her wheelchair, especially when she slumps to the side and falls asleep. She needs a morning nap time in her bed, something I can advocate for her.
I also notice that Mom likes to look at me and hold my hand. She doesn’t speak any more, nor respond to the questions I write out for her, but I have the sense that Mom likes company. I can provide that for her.
I thank everyone for their prayers during this time
When I’m with Mom I’ve been able to slip into the present and ask, “What does Mom need right now?” A favorite question I used to ask my kindergarteners comes to mind: “What do you notice?” On a practical level, I notice that Mom doesn’t look comfortable propped up in her wheelchair, especially when she slumps to the side and falls asleep. She needs a morning nap time in her bed, something I can advocate for her.
I also notice that Mom likes to look at me and hold my hand. She doesn’t speak any more, nor respond to the questions I write out for her, but I have the sense that Mom likes company. I can provide that for her.
I thank everyone for their prayers during this time
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