Be sure and keep in touch with the elderly
PASTOR’S CORNER, Chuck Scroggs, Central Christian Church, Liberal
Her name was Shirley, It was unfortunately that time in life when she just couldn’t care for herself any longer. She had enjoyed the grandkids coming over and the joy they brought. Her cookie jar was always full. A few years ago her husband of 50 years had gone home to be with the Lord.
Shirley was trying hard to hide the work her husband had done and she wasn’t getting done. She hired lawn care and handymen but the cost was more that her meager retirement could handle. But she pressed on. She had a big family: three kids and their numbers totaled 14! three sons-in-law, three daughters and eight grandkids! But they could only visit a few times a year. So the dreaded loneliness began to take its toll.
The house that once rang with children’s laughter and family and friends visiting was quiet now. Shirley sat by the window and had to fight back tears! “Why did I not see this coming? Could I have done anything different to make this time better?” she thought.
