Grandpa when he first came home in 2009
It isn’t easy to convey how my 92-year-old father’s needs have impacted our lives, but we just want to say how grateful we are for those of you who have prayed and keep praying for us. Grandpa is at a very fragile age, and although he is mentally sharp, he is physically challenged.
I started blogging in August about our journey together . I hope these blog entries help you gain insight into our situation. You can read about why Grandpa came home and some of the funny experiences we’ve ad over the last three years taking care of him. He is a constant source of writing material, and we all have a lot to learn from Grandpa!
Grandpa after being home for three years – Easter 2013
These are two of the more serious posts about bringing Grandpa home. Make sure you read the funny ones, too!
Taking Care of Grandpa
Counting the Cost
I want to share some of the beautiful “thank you” notes we have received. Thank you, dear sisters, from the bottom of my heart.
Jill
Dear Girlhood Home Companion,
We are so sorry that your family is having a difficult time. We are praying for you… As a new subscriber, I had never seen an issue…The magazine exceeds my expectations!
May God richly bless you as you continue this endeavor.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Elizabeth Nicholson
I hate to hear about the delay in production, but family comes first! Hope everything works out soon for you all. I am praying for your family. Thanks for the tea cozy. I had all the past magazines but one and was so excited to be able to print it out and add it to my collection. Your magazines are such a blessing to my family and I pray that God will bless your family during this time of transition.
Shelia
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
…I am so sorry to hear about your father’s health. My husband and I are living with and caring for his aging parents. His Mom was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer just 7 weeks ago. Life has been absolutely turned upside down for us as well.
Please let me encourage you, as I’m certain that you would me…..if given the opportunity. Our Heavenly Father is not surprised by the trials that you are now facing…He knows exactly where you are, What you need as well as When you have need of it. He loves you with an everlasting love and NOTHING can ever change that. This evening, I’m praying for you for divine wisdom and direction. I don’t have to know all that you’re going through….but my Jesus knows…and HE wants you to know that I, as so many others are… praying for you and your family…
Again, THANK YOU for the ministry provided to me and my granddaughters through your lovely magazine…. Our prayer is that the Lord will continue to allow you to minister as you have been…BUT…truth be told…Ministry does begin in the home…THANK YOU for living that example…
Blessings and my sincere prayer goes out to you today!
Debbie Fletcher
May The Lord bless you and your family for your selfless deeds. My family and I took care of my grandfather until he passed away three years ago. Caring for him was a blessing, especially for my children to get to know him so well. I hope everything works out well for your family and situation. My family enjoys your magazine very much.
Mary Barela
Thank you for letting us know about the delay…I will pray that you can bless your father in his care and that you can be where God wants your family to be.
Faye Miller
Thank you, Novak family. You have the most beautiful publication which I know is a reflection of your family’s beauty. We appreciate your generosity for this.Blessings,
Esther Beal
Dear Novak family,
Thank you for your creative way of fulfilling my subscription. I am looking forward to reading all the issues as I have time. I pray that you will sense the comfort of the Lord, live in the grace God gives for this special time of testing and that His leading will be very clear.
Sincerely,
Holly
Psalm 92:1,2,4 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty, I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in Him will I trust. He shall cover thee with His feathers and under His wings shalt thou trust.
Thank you for your continued understanding,
The Novak Family & Grandpa