Mum was so looking forward to the Sunday back at her church which she was very involved in. I have spoken and kept in touch with a ladies circle over the last year but in person service only began today. Getting there was about a 24 hr "activity" - selection of clothing that is appropriate, hygiene, what time are we leaving × 100 !....you get the idea!
The reactions to mum covered a vast spectrum from shock, tears, to " she's doing great", (keeps it together for short times) ..Once again, you get the idea. I felt myself struggling with the urge to correct and educate or explain which I did not feel appropriate at the time maybe because I sure could use people to drop by for visits.
Any advice or experience with similar situation?
II'll post the cards!
I've been back at my church for well over a year already, and enjoying every minute of it.
Perhaps you could now call the church office and ask if they have any teams that go out to visit the elderly, or just invite some of her lady friends over from the ladies circle, if you're wanting people to come visit her. You can still use precautions if that makes you feel better, so don't let the fact that Covid is still around deter you, as it will be here for years to come, just like the flu. We can't stop living and enjoying our lives, or continue to live in fear anymore. That's not healthy for anyone, and your mum would benefit from some social interactions, I'm sure.
And please don't let others reactions to your mums decline keep you or her away from church, as we need God now more than ever in this crazy world we're living in.
It's much better to be informed & armed with facts than to allow fear to prevent us from living life at ALL, at least in my opinion. Yes, we want to use caution, but also partake in life at the same time.