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Six
Years of Grace
What is Seattle violinist Jennifer Sokol
to do, who has just left a Carmelite monastery,
and how will
 her
mother Agatha cope, who has just suffered a
crippling stroke? The answer lies in Six
Years of Grace: Caregiving Episodes With My
Mother, in which Jenny shares poignant
moments of of their caregiving experience
together. Those who are
caregivers, those who have suffered health setbacks,
and those who face the reality of caring for their
parents or loved ones in the future will gain
inspiration and hope from this account, a journey of
love.
Also available as an audio book.
Excerpts
...“Looking down, I quietly said, ‘I’ll do it, Mom.
I’ll be your nurse.”
Astonished, she looked up, meeting my eyes. “Oh, I don’t want to ruin your
life!”
“You won’t ruin my life.” For the first time in
weeks, I felt joy . . . ”
...The pool idea had seeped into the scheme of
things early on upon recommendation of a therapist.
“Swimming therapy may help you, Agatha,” she told
her. “Why don’t you give it a try?”
...Lifting the covers, I located the rosary,
mysteriously hidden under her right shoulder, and
handed it to her. Leaving, I turned at the door with
a final “goodnight” and stood still to watch as she
silently prayed. Fingering the beads, her eyes were
fixed on the window. She was the picture of peace.
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