Accept the reality of your careging Situation
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; enjoying one moment at a time; accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; taking, as He did, this sinful world as it is, not as I would have it; trusting that He will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy with Him forever in the next. Amen. Upon returning from the rehabilitation center, I spoke with my mom about getting back into our usual activities. I was overjoyed to have her home again and eagerly shared my ideas for us to spend time together and enjoy her favorite pastimes. However, she replied, "I’ve been through this before; I don’t want to do that." In that moment, my heart sank, as it felt like she was giving up on life. After reflecting on that conversation, I began to grasp and accept the chang...