It gets down to "Heart"

Leap Year! the 29th of Feb. Wow! Every 4 years, is Feb 29th! Interesting for those who are born on that date; they could continue to be young in age, celebrating a birthday every 4 years! LOL!

I feel as if we have 'leapt' into this year, 2008 very quickly. Ever since Alan's parents moved from the horrid old age home at the end of November/07, there have been several leaps. Alan's Mum who was 'copus mentes,' was going to check herself and her husband out of 'prison'; come heck or high water! Into a hotel, if need be! We fortunately were able to provide an apartment for them; and eventhough the time was brief, Alan's Mum was able to die with some dignity, as per her final wishes. She made Alan promise that he would take care of her beloved husband. So, to that end, Alan will. As you may have read in previous posts, we have had various challenges; primarily with Alan's 3 siblings. All I can say is that they have really surprised me to the core, with their spiteful and malicious behaviour towards Alan. I have witnessed much; and this is totally off the wall.

It feels strange too, that Alan's Dad is not here; as he has been living with us for a month. He is now in another old age home; and as mentioned, it is a sad set of circumstances. However, we will do everything we can, to remedy the situation; so that the promise Alan made to his Mum, will be honoured. I have been sharing this with you; - as a bit of a journal / diary for me; and also to be of a tid of help for any of you going through this type of 'stuff'.

We will be going to Court; no question! And, to think that these types of situations exist; whereby the elderly are ignored and shoved aside. ie as in the case of Alan's Dad, he has dementia; but the attitude is, 'who cares? he doesn't remember anything anyway'. Well, I beg to differ...he has feelings and deserves MORE. And, it is a known fact, that those who are able to have 24/7 personal live-in home care, end up leading happier lives; because there is a quality of life provided to them. That type of stabilized care helps them, in coping with the dementia better. Rather than being dumped in an old age home / institution, understaffed, and then administered with 'seniors cocktails', to keep them 'limpid' and.... need I say more? Scary, isn't it? Now, there are some homes / medical care facilities that are better than others; but the last one the Dad was in, was truly awful.(I have some posts of approx 6 to 9 mos ago, if you wish to read them).

I was unable to fall readily asleep tonight; and finally got up to write a bit; eventhough I am a tid tired from the long day. We are Praying Intercessary Prayers for the Dad; that he will be okay during all this. He is pretty fragile, as you can imagine. With Alan now not being permitted to visit his Dad; and with a court case coming up, we have many concerns as to the motives and agendae of the siblings. However, the Truth is coming to the forum; so this will be to the GOOD.

Tidbit - It all gets down to HEART; not the money.

Bittid - "Love thy neighbour, as thyself". And, place your Trust and Faith in Him; for He always Provides the Solution.

Good Morning and God Bless.