He struggles to read his Bible, but he continues the struggle. He struggles with so many things, but he rarely complains. Those are still his priorities. What a precious gift he has given my family and me in showing us how to grow old graciously and faithfully. He is a treasure and I thank God for him every day.
Nursing homes are a wide-open mission field in our backyard.
Most care centers are glad for ministry from churches and individual Christians. Homeschoolers are especially welcome. Any compassionate person with a heart for God's Word, regardless of age or training, can minister to nursing home residents. We personally oversee student teams that conduct services in half a dozen care centers, using large print hymnals and tracts and sing-along tapes. We encourage our students to look beyond the misshapen bodies and empty eyes and take time to give a hug, read a few verses of Scripture, say a prayer, but mostly just listen to people who were once independent, productive citizens.