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"Some years ago, my mother was growing frail and could no longer manage everyday tasks as she used to.  She lost her energy and good health and needed more care.  With help from my brother and sister and later my husband, I looked after her for some time.  I was working full time and doing a study course.  Eventually a nursing home
was found.

This became a real blessing: my mother was safe, comfortable, needing less medication and still enjoyed our visits.  Although she was dealing with dementia, she still retained much of her personality and knew each of us - we did not become strangers.  Even though I was saddened by her gradual failing, I found the time with her frequently to be a time of peace and calm.  It was as if the years of struggle were being washed away.

Her death came one Easter: my brother had seen her the evening before just before she went to sleep.  He told her that when she woke up it would be Easter Sunday.  She died at 3am on Easter Sunday morning.  A resurrection gift.

God gave many gifts over those years: support from family and friends; learning to work through difficulties; finding a way forward when crises appeared... and on the evening
of Easter Sunday, among all the ups and downs, a sense of peace that was just as real
as the sorrow.

Today my mother is part of my prayer. God is still giving gifts that I am thankful for."  

KM

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"For a number of years (30) I was away from my faith.  Living in another country there were problems but I could cope.  God was there but I wasn't listening: I wasn't tuned in.

During an illness God put out His hand and drew me back.  I felt a drawing that you couldn't go against.  Now I am stronger than before.

I talk to God as I talk to my friend.  It's my own prayer and that's how I get through life.

I accept the things that God puts in my path and I am still able to say thank you because there is a reason (for them): that is love.

Since my illness, life has changed.  I can see the joy in life now that I wouldn't have before.  And I can see the benefits (goodness/good things/graces) in life more clearly."

IR

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