This has been the hardest part of my job thus far. Thank goodness I have the knowledge of the gospel and know that Andy is truly in a better place, but I miss him. Mr Jacobs from day one became my favorite resident...i have a lot of favorites but he was number one. The only man who didn't act sexual towards me that I have worked with. To me that says a great deal about a mans character when he has lost his mind and is still able to treat a lady with respect. Andy was always so grateful for my help and apologized frequently for needing so much help. Even till the end he still would help as much as he could, try to bare his own weight, would brush his teeth. Would never complain. What a great gentle man he was. If I don't stick around much longer at Arbor Oaks at least I will have been grateful to have meet him. He was the only resident that I have felt comfortable to share a little bit of the gospel with. I told him that he would see his wife again and went into a little more details of how and why. I reminded him that he would soon be with her and he would smile (even in his eyes) hold my hand and thank me for caring and telling him such things. I love you Andy Jacobs! May you finally have joy in your heart to know that you were a good man to the end. Enjoy your time with Margrette! I will see you soon enough I'm sure.
I hope to go to his funeral, but it may have already happened. :( pics hopefully to come.
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