Lesson

A friend had to make calls to her husband's adult children last night. He has alzheimers and is not doing well. In fact, the next level in the disease has occurred. She remained matter of fact, trying to be realistic and positive all at the same time.
In between calls we talked about the previous call. Memories came back about each. Good ones, not so good ones. She would gear up for the next call. She smoked, drank a soft drink and before the very last call, even had a shot of "Jack". Her spaniel never far from her right hand. Giving calm and love when needed.
Her wish for her husband was that he have one more day of clear thinking. One more day of living.
She is a strong woman. But this is back breaking.
Spirit breaking.
We are all taught through our various faiths we can withstand anything. Nothing is put before us that cannot be handled.
These are all opportunities to learn, to know, to grow beyond.
Watching Carol, makes me wonder what she is to learn, what any of us are to learn from this. She is grieving over his loss. But the loss is in increments. Not immediate.
What are we and, more importantly, she to learn?
A little wisdom would be really appreciated right now God.