Pre-dawn hours, it took awhile for me
To fall back to sleep.
A sweet caregiver popped into my
Mind.
She is faithfully tending to her
Husband who is slipping ever more
Deeply into dementia.
I thought of Jack.
I began praying that God would give my
Friend perseverance and the wisdom to
Know when to speak and when to hold
Her tongue.
I prayed that she would have the strength to
Hang on for as long as she is needed.
Since I had learned that the night hours can be
Stressful, a time to wander and to get into
Trouble, as I drifted back to sleep I prayed that
God would bless the devoted pair with
Calmness, and courage, and rest and
Peace.