Paul's Story

Clara's Story

"I am Paul, laden down with the burden of 88 years, yet as straight as a poker and very little pain. My main worry is my eyesight. Everybody and everything is a blur. I see only outlines. There are times when I want to die. The loneliness oppresses me. There are times when I cover my head with the blankets, not wanting to face another day.

But not today! The caregiver from Sisters Care is coming this morning to take me to the store and then to a coffee shop for a meal. I look forward to these visits so much. I feel relaxed and at home with her and I can be myself in her presence. She listens to me and makes me feel whole and holy."

" I have to be so careful moving around the house. My heart isn’t strong. My bones ache with every step I take.

I love my family. My home is filled with their energy - one very reason I want to spend my last days here. My family calls me very often. I delight in hearing from them. But they have their own lives to live, and I do not want to burden them.

Tomorrow I will delight in a shower, and a shampoo, and styling, and lipstick that makes me feel 5 years younger. My living area will be vacuumed and dusted, my clothes will be laundered and my meals will be perfect. Even my poor stumps of legs will feel tender and dainty again under the spell of the lotions and the massaging! Because tomorrow Sisters Care will come. Thank You God!"