Little by Little it eats away

I knew that it was coming. Each time I am with her there are signs of it. A forgotten name here, looks of confusion there, a wrong turn, something is beginning to change and more and more the memory is being eaten away. My mother has Alzheimer's and today I received the call that I have been 
dreading. "We've had an incident with your mom", said the voice on the phone. My heart sank, I readied myself for the explanation. She had been shopping, became confused, felt lost and didn't know where she was. Praise God that enough of her memory was in tact for her to ask for help. 

Little by little her brain is becoming inefficient. It no longer stores everyday information, names and
locations are foggy and it plays tricks on her.    
Today was a struggle, but even in the midst of it God was at work. Yesterday I had a conversation with a dear friend about taking the keys away from mom. Today although it was scary, was such a blessing because she willingly gave the keys up!

What I learned

God is always with us and He is working even when we are at our lowest. Psalm 73:23-26

I need Thee every hour

I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord
No tender voice like Thine can peace afford

I need Thee every hour, stay Thou nearby
Temptations lose their power
When Thou art nigh

I need thee, oh, I need thee, every hour I need Thee
I need thee, I need thee, I need Thee every hour

I need Thee every hour in joy or pain
Come quickly and abide or life is in vain
I need Thee, oh, I need Thee, every hour I need Thee
I need Thee, I need Thee, I need Thee every hour
I need Thee, I need Thee, I need Thee every hour

Oh, bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee
Oh, bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee
I need Thee every hour, teach me Thy will
And Thy rich promises in me fulfill

I need Thee, oh, I need Thee
Oh I need Thee every hour
I need Thee, I need Thee, I need Thee every hour
I need Thee, I need Thee, I need Thee every hour

Oh, bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee