Note form Chaplain Jeanne 4/10/2010

As people get older, and some even younger, they have difficult with memory. I hope that is something that I never have to face as I grow older. I met an 88 year old patient who was thinking she was 50 years old, and when I asked how old her husband was she said 50. I then realized she was back in time. She used to work for Rikes (which has a new name now) and shared how her husband was verbally abusive to her. She would just ignore him. Now a-days a women would leave a man that treated her that way - normally. She said they were going out of state next week or so, and that her son was getting married who was 40. She was confusing and things, events, did not add up; bless her heart she must have lived in a not so happy marriage for many years. She said her husband was a boss of many people. Glad he was not my boss!

There are people who have a more difficult time struggling with their faith than others. This patient was experiencing this and wanted to save the whole world though. She trusted God and wanted to be a blessing to others. She said her sister was judgmental toward all the family and she cried a lot.

One patent said they did not have peace, but was not ready to make that decision. They indicated they were still learning somewhat about the journey, and just needed more time to think about it. Not sure how much time they need, but risky thing to think.

Of all surprises, and you have them when you meet so many new people, I ran into an old boss I used to work for. She may have been surprised as well. She did say I looked good, and I simply offered our services to her and left. It was a job that I was completely overqualified to do and they knew it.

Had a patient who had an ulcer burst at home. They went to ER and was told they would have bled to death. They had been under stress for while and there had been a death in the family.God takes care of us - that the Lord!