Bill was a spry man...
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Bill was a spry man who was about 70 years old. One of his favorite pastimes was going out each morning and playing nine holes of golf. Bill's wife of nearly 50 years had an illness very similar to Alzheimer's Disease. Her situation was such that she lived in the local nursing home. Every morning, Bill would go to the nursing home and help his wife bathe and dress for the day. Taking a brush, he carefully combed his wife's hair. Leading her by the hand, they would go to the dining room, where together they would have breakfast. Using her knife and fork he would cut up her food and feed it to her. After breakfast, while the nurses worked with his wife Bill would play a quick nine holes of golf but would always be back in time to share lunch with his wife. After the meal, Bill would often take her for an afternoon drive. He would see to it that they were back in time to take part in the afternoon activities which often included hymn singing. Bill would sit by his wife and hold the hymnal in front of her so that she might see the pages. He would sing as she listened. After the evening meal, Bill would see to it that she was safely tucked in to bed for the night. What a beautiful act of love for a woman who could not even remember who he was. Perhaps this is the steadfast tenderness Isaiah had in mind when he said of God, "He will feed his flock like a shepherd, he will gather the lambs in his arms, he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are young." -
- Angus
- Angus
