Posted 10-16-20 “And he took the children in his arms, placed his hands on them and blessed them.” –Mark 10:16 The Lord is king forever and ever; the nations perish from his land. –Psalm 10:16 (Exhale sounds) Whew…what a week! Knock out today like a boss and we enter a much needed weekend. To you 24/7/366 caregivers, I say this…
Author: Mark Applegate
Christian, husband, and dad...and a workplace chiropractic geek and cornbread chef on the side. I am also happily the Director of Systems Alignment for the SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging.
Shawshank Re:Dementia Day 215: Anniversary Day
Posted 10-13-20 For “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13 Just dropping a quick post to un-celebrate today as the 2 year anniversary of mom being delivered to the nursing home. That first several months was terribly hard for her and for us. I ask you kindly to look…
Shawshank Re:Dementia Day 214: Columbus Day
Posted 10-12-20 on Columbus Day I will strengthen them in the LORD and in his name they will live securely,” declares the LORD. Zechariah 10:12 Happy Columbus Day to all of you lucky enough, like me, to be off and able to read this early. Happy Indigenous People’s Day to all of my Native American…
Shawshank Re:Dementia Day 211: Swimming with the Sharks
Posted 10/9/20 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. –Romans 10:9 or …he lurks in ambush like a lion in his thicket;he lurks that he may seize the poor; he seizes the poor when he draws him…
Shawshank Re:Dementia Day 207: Like Sands Through the Hourglass…or…Recommendation: Teepa Snow
Posted 10/5/20 “When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ Luke 10:5 It’s just another manic MondayI wish it was Sunday‘Cause that’s my fun dayMy “I don’t have to run” dayIt’s just another manic Monday. – Great thinkers from the group The Bangles. Hi all! Another week has started up today vertically…
Shawshank Re:Dementia Day 204: Poem: A Life of Goodbyes
Posted 10/2/20 “But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep.” –John 10:2 It has been a challenging week, as they all are these days. Today I just want to provide you with a melancholy little poem that expresses my current mood regarding my mom, a life of regrets, and the…
Shawshank Re:Dementia Day 200!!: Stepping Back and Looking
Posted 9/28/20 “Pray to the Lord, for we have had enough thunder and hail. I will let you go; you don’t have to stay any longer.” –Exodus 9:28 Happy and healthy Monday to you all! I hope and trust you all had a nice weekend. Fall suddenly fell in the Ozarks as we dropped from nearly 90 degrees…
Shawshank Re:Dementia Day 197: Christmas is Coming Soon
Posted 9/25/20 “For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?” –Luke 9:25 I know I am a bit of an odd duck. I get it. One of the reasons I am comfortable with this fact is that I can step back and see my…
Shawshank Re:Dementia Day 193: When Things Don’t Go As Planned
Posted Disco Day, 2020 (aka 9/21/20) Death has climbed in through our windows and has entered our fortresses; it has removed the children from the streets and the young men from the public squares. – Jeremiah 9:21 Happy Disco Day to all! I hope your weekend went well! 🙂 Mine was fine, but things didn’t…
Shawshank Re:Dementia Day 190: Walk, Don’t Run
Posted 9/18/20 “For the needy will not always be forgotten, Nor the hope of the afflicted perish forever.” –Psalm 9:18 Hi all. Another week in the dumpster fire that is 2020 is nearly in the books. We are 3/4 of the way through this fine year and fall begins September 22nd. Have you broke out…