[Magdalen] Feeling Overwhelmed

[Lynn Ronkainen]

Dear Jim (and Marcy), you are in my thoughts and prayers right now.

with love for you and Marcy across the miles
Lynn

My email has changed to: houstonKLR at gmail.com

website: www.ichthysdesigns.com

When I stand before God at the end of my life I would hope that I have not a 
single bit of talent left and could say, "I used everything You gave me." 
attributed to Erma Bombeck

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From: "James Handsfield" <jhandsfield at att.net>
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2015 4:17 PM
To: "Magdalen" <Magdalen at herberthouse.org>
Subject: [Magdalen] Feeling Overwhelmed

> Over the past week, Marcy’s strength has diminished significantly.  At the 
> same time, we’ve had several aides no longer continue.  Part of that was 
> Marcy not wanting anyone under 40, and most of those over 40 don’t want to 
> risk the heavy (Marcy weighs 190) lifting.  Marcy has been on the floor 
> three times in the past two days, twice I’ve had to call 911 to have the 
> fire department out.  At no time was Marcy injured - I was able to get her 
> down slowly - but it’s coming clearer that I just cannot continue to do 
> this without assistance.  The agency is trying to find someone for 
> tonight, but one of these times I won’t be able to provide the care Marcy 
> needs.  I’ve been in tears half the day with worry.
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> I need strength right now - physical as well as spiritual and mental.  I’m 
> afraid.
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> Thinking one can behave their way into heaven is an insult to the very 
> foundation of salvation.
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> Jim Handsfield
> jhandsfield at att.net
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