No Regrets :)

Today i cared for another client for the first time. This was a completely different kind of client, more difficult to care for you could say. I was very reserved at first about taking this client because i knew it would be difficult. I trained with this client and another caregiver on Saturday and it seemed to go very well despite what reservations i had but it was also helpful to have another caregiver there to help me if i did something wrong. But today i was on my own and i was so nervous at first but as soon as i saw my clients smiling face, greeting me at the door all my fears washed away. I had prayed last night that God would give me the strength, knowledge, endurance and patience i would need to make this a successful day and when my client greeted me at the door with a huge smile i was immediately reminded that God is taking care of me. This client has dimentia, more commonly known as alzheimers disease. It was hard to watch her forget where she was or what she was doing the first day i met her but today i was full of the lords courage and compassion and i calmly patted her shoulder today when she told me she was angry at herself for not remembering her grand daughter's name. I told her it was ok to forget and reminded her who it was and recognition washed across her face again. As we continued with our day it became more frustrating as she refused to do a few necessary things but God gave me patience today and in the end we persevered. She smiled more today than the first time i met her and i like to think i had something to do with that but more importantly i knew God was working with me in their home today. When i left she gave me a huge smile, and to my surprise a hug! I couldnt help but thank god over and over as i got into my truck to leave. His grace and mercy amaze me no matter how many times those gifts are bestowed upon me! For those out there who say God doesnt answer prayers...look deeper, listen harder and BELIEVE that he really does! Our every breath is proof that he loves us and wants us to succeed in our desires, all we need is but to ask! Thanks for reading and God bless!