This weekend, Cody and I visited my Dad’s 90 year-old mom, Margarete Pyle (pictured above here with Cody, me, Katy, Tanner, and Dad last April). I’m told that when we were growing up, my brother differentiated our grandmothers by “one who has hair in the back”, so when I tried to say, “Margarete” and it came out “Mano”, that name stuck!
Mano has lived in her current nursing home for a year and a half. Throughout that time, they’ve taken good care of her. But two weeks ago, one of the nurses dropped her…which led to several days in ICU with a slight break in her lower neck. I can’t imagine her pain… Today, she’s back in the nursing home and was very talkative and positive. In fact, you can’t be around Mano long without being encouraged or smiling. Many of her caregivers appreciate her sweet spirit.
Earlier this week, she was diagnosed with pneumonia, and they were discussing hospice care…but Mano continues to fight and persevere.
I like the promise of James 1:12, which says, “Blessed is the one who remains steadfast under trial, for when she has stood the test she will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love Him.”
Click here for Mano’s ABC’s of Perseverance.