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elderly mother - guest. - 12-27-2017 06:53 PM
My mother suffers from depression. She can be negative. Lately also because of her age she has also got contrary. I have been trying to care for her but she resents me at times. I try to protect her but she wants to be the one in control. Sometimes I get annoyed and stand up for myself; then she gets upset and I feel guilty afterwards. I feel all I do is invisible to her. I do not want to argue with her- pray please for grace and wisdom. She is starting to accuse me unfairly at times also and this really upsets me. I have my own problems too like everyone and sometimes it all gets too much. I do love my mother and sometimes we have fun but I would like it to better in this precious time for who knows how long she will live. Pray please that the Lord will turn it around and that her perception will be more positive- also my behaviour. Thank you.
I would like us both to be united joyfully in the love and freedom that Jesus brings.
RE: elderly mother - Guest - 12-28-2017 09:26 AM
Please don't think for once that you are the only one in your situation, God bless you for caring for your mother now in her situation. I know first hand how hard it it to care for a sick person, for I am taking care of a terminally ill daughter. I have heard they all resent their caregivers, and get very angry, and depressed for being so sick. They only see their situation, and can't stand to see others in better health than they are now, specially if they have been very independent for many years. I'm sure she still loves you very much, and appreciates what you are doing for her. Sometimes if they are on medication the side affects of the medication makes them that way.
Lord help this child of yours with her/his mother, give her/him the wisdom they need to keep helping her/his mother. Father in heaven give her/him the strength needed at this time to keep on helping the mother. Bring their bonds stronger than ever, and have the mother show some appreciation of what her child is doing for her. Bless them both I pray in Jesus mighty name, amen. May the grace of God be with you both.
Isaiah 40:31
Yet those who wait for the LORD Will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.
RE: elderly mother - Guest - 12-29-2017 12:52 PM
Thank you for this. I am praying things will turn around for you and your daughter too. May you both know the peace that surpasseth all understanding- also I pray for healing according to the Lord's will.