My mother-in-law is now in a nursing home. She doesn’t know anyone or even know where she is. She can’t speak or do anything for herself. Just like a baby, she is dependent on others for her every need. Today, I went to visit her and to check on my father-in-law, who sits with her every day. When I entered the door of the nursing home, I was greeted by some of the residents. One lady was watching the birds in the aviary. A gentleman was just sitting in his chair greeting those who came through the front door. The hallways were busy with nurses and aides going about their daily task of caring for the patients.
As I walked down the hallway, I would glance into the rooms and see the people that now call this place home. People who once raised families, held jobs, and just lived life are waiting out their remaining days. It always breaks my heart to see them just lying in bed or sitting and staring into space. I saw two little ladies in their wheelchairs holding baby dolls, moving their chairs with their feet, and talking to themselves. They appeared to be looking for something that is now only in their memories.
As I walked toward my mother-in-law’s room, I saw a decorative plaque hanging on the wall. The sign read Angels Gather Here. Was the sign referring to the precious people in those rooms, the dedicated staff taking care of them, or could it be that angels really do walk those hallways? When I entered my mother-in-law’s room. I saw her sleeping peacefully in her chair completely unaware of her surroundings. I decided that all of those things were true. There are angels that care for these dear ones daily. I believe there are angels from God sitting at the bedsides keeping vigil. And believe me, there is definitely an angel in room 301.
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