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“…we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous:”
1 John 2:1 b KJV
“Speak up for the people who have no voice, …”
Proverbs 31:8a MSG
It has been a challenging few weeks!
My mom went into the hospital with diabetic related symptoms. We were in the emergency room for approximately ten hours until she was admitted.
She was in diabetic coma for a time, and had moments of just not feeling well. There were times it looked hopeful for her to be discharged, and then something would happen that made them want to continue to watch her.
During her stay she was officially diagnosed with dementia. We knew that this was a possibility, but to hear it is still hard.
I am my mom’s medical power of attorney, and with this now my job to care for her and ensure she receives the care she needs going for, I’ve had a lot of phone calls, shake a few trees, and be firm on my stance.
I try to be kind yet firm. As I typed out various words that spell advocate, I have had to walk in all of those shoes on and for my mom.
I also have an advocate, Jesus!
He has done all for me and even more than I can imagine!
I’m thankful for his wisdom, grace, mercy, etc. during this difficult time.
My prayer for you is that you look to the Lord, the only one that can fight for you on all fronts and stand in the gap when you have nothing left to give.
