Mark Lowry - Mama and Dementia

Mark Lowry is at Women of Joy and talks about his mom and her dementia.
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[@susanschellin7675]

The nurse at my dad's dementia ward in the nursing home told me how she was amazed that people could forget their own name and even how to feed themselves but they don't forget GOD! God works in amazing ways.

[@elainelandry3048]

GOD NEVER LEAVES US HIS LOVE AND EVER LASTING , AMEN !

[@suedumond4944]

We're you running a fever,wiping your face.I worry you're over extending yourself.God bless!

[@doralance1325]

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[@Mill835]

I worked in the ER in Alabama USA Medical Center and I met people who were over a 100 years old, some had dementia and some had Alzheimer’s, the one thing they didn’t forget was Jesus. They didn’t know who their kids standing right there were but they knew Jesus and never forgot any verse they had ever learned, it was amazing, they knew God and they knew who he was, they loved him and talked about him as if he was right there. I pray that if I live to be that age, I never ever ever forgot the one who died for my sing, took my shame and forgive me. I love you Jesus with all thats in me.

[@user-ky2sn8nw2i]

Thanks for that! I'm 77 yo and was afraid I'd forget Him!

[@jennisunderland3198]

She was one of my very favorite profs at LU. I had her my very first semester at LU, right after my dad passed away, and she loved me and championed me in such and incredible way that semester. I'm forever grateful to her!

[@edkirkwood6951]

I loved your momma! She taught a class I took at Liberty University. I use to love her stories about you Mark!!!! She was a blessing to us and now she is a blessing to Heaven.

[@sophiahuber4756]

What a beautiful voice his mother had!!!

[@vickidixon1146]

I needed this. My mother is suffering from dementia, which they are now saying full blown Alzheimer’s. I had to place her in a retirement home this past Monday. I have done nothing but cry.

[@joedobie4660]

❤❤❤ Yes it’s very very hard to see our Loves one loss a battle in which there is no coming back from . In my prayers for God’s strength to see you through this terrible season.

[@lilsisasu]

My sweet Granny had Alzheimer’s. A few years before she passed away, my mom and I and others from our church went Christmas Caroling. We went to my granny’s nursing home. My granny came up and sang with us. Not only that, she sang harmony. That’s one thing she never forgot how to do.

[@aspinallsandy4810]

That's awesome

[@nancybennett9265]

I love this man. He takes an awful situation and brings out the joy. It's been a bad day, thanks Mark.

[@joycewetherington2744]

This made me cry and laugh. My sweet Momma passed with dementia, too. She talked to a picture of Jesus hanging on the wall in her bedroom. One day she asked Him, “Jesus, do you like hot dogs?” I asked her what he said. Her reply...”He sure does!” Love and miss our sweet praying Mommas, Mark! God bless you! Oh, I got whoopings, too! 😉

[@vondamiller3168]

I am so blessed to still have my mom here with us at the age of 89 ... While we are all sad that we cant be together for the holidays, but so blessed and thankful that we are able to call and talk to her on the phone..She still does housework and laundry and loves to be outdoors. Cooks just as good as ever!! Thank you Lord for a wonderful Mom!!

[@janiejohnson2222]

I own a senior facility...It never ceases to amaze me of the God's interactions with our residents with dementia.

[@shirleyhunt6084]

Thank you. A comfort to hear this.

[@sharonrosiakhurst7855]

Mama is precious!

[@lynngutierrez5799]

Mark your a hoot! you bring joy to many of us ..certainly me! I hope to see you live someday!

[@sharongerlinda]

Thank you for sharing your comedian and musical talents

[@brendacluney2052]

I still go back and watch these and laugh so much! They are so good!

[@jamiewilcox.506]

Made me laugh AND cry! Gotta love Mark.

[@garygsp3]

Mark loves his Mama as many boys do. Father's teach boys how to be men, but Mama smoothes out all the rough edges. God Bless Mother's.

[@MusicAngelaka]

Very well said 👍♥️

[@patriciamorrow6619]

Amen!

[@jesusdiedforyouproofjohn3.16]

Thank you for putting that comment on KZbin! It touched my heart.

[@swimmygo9444]

My mother was my best friend. Lost her 3-29-10 and can't wait to be with her and my amazing dad in Heaven. Lost my dad 8-20-12 and lived with him and took care of him. We became so close. Now, it's 1-16-20 and I have tears in my eyes because I'm so alone without them. I'm grateful they didn't have to experience the pandemic and see what a vile world we live in today. The happiest day of my life will be when my life is over and I can hug Jesus neck and be with my amazing and loving christian parents. I keep holding on, but want to give up a lot and be in Heaven. 💔

[@aspinallsandy4810]

Ditto

[@shirleyhunt6084]

Thank you. Your honesty blesses me.

[@paulalenneman2686]

Me too.

[@lisasullivan1585]

Your mom had a beautiful singing voice.

[@lindachipman2636]

Oh man, I’m in tears. My grandma, Aurelia, had Alzheimer’s for many years. She had similar features as Mark’s mom. When we were kids, she always played the organ and sang hymns. Sadly, her disease was already underway; none of us kids got to learn music with her. With the internet, I know now that perhaps we could have heard her sing if we’d have played some music for her. Nonetheless, she loved Jesus and that’s all that really matters. She was finally free when she passed. Thanks be to God! \•/ Oh, and I love at the end how Mark’s mom says “Oh, that’s good.” 🥰

[@user-ky2sn8nw2i]

Honey, you learn now! They are watching.,..

[@lisamccleary1637]

I love the way he brings his comedy. He doesn't have to use foul in dirty language and he doesn't have to be vulgar to be funny.

[@conniegomez1321]

ME ALSO....

[@gfinnstrom]

real comedian that are true to their craft do not look at red skelton burns and alice

[@sskennedy3]

Alistair begg

[@lilliewiggins2391]

Amen!!! I just love him

[@collinnc2001]

Yes 🙌

[@Marsena]

Thank God for praying moms who believe in our God-given potential! Mark Lowry, thank you for loving your precious mother right up until the end. And she still had her pretty singing voice!

[@elainelandry3048]

Our sweet mother lived to be 98 yrs and I know GOD gave her a long life because she served him totally. I was her care taker in my home and was with her when she passed away . I told her to go be with JESUS and she took her last breath .

[@cherylyoung481]

Mark, I went through the same thing with my Mama...and I miss mine so much...But if there ever was a Blessed Woman...She would be up there with the Number One's...She taught me so much...She would look at me and confuse me with my Brother Robert who I told you passed the next year after Mama. God Bless You Mark. Gotta go feed my horses...

[@keeplookingup4jesus365]

Lol... precious Mama.. and precious Mark! Thanks for a good laugh.. much needed in these very last days!!!

[@bryancooker7416]

Hello,how are you doing ?

[@discobikerAndRosie]

What a dear lady! She spoke at a women's retreat I attended years ago & I was able to meet her! She was absolutely wonderful, & gracious! As a speaker, she was engaging, & funny!

[@lynngutierrez5799]

ohh that brought tears to my eyes you sweet moma singing!!! What a blessing!!

[@bryancooker7416]

Hello,how are you doing?

[@gregstickler3798]

I’ve heard this story many times it doesn’t grow old 🛐✝️🇦🇺🌈🇮🇱

[@ML-sy3bn]

What a lovely soul and beautiful voice your mother has. Yes, has.

[@myrnacrittenden217]

Oh Mark, how precious are the memories of Godly mothers! Amen! Thanks for sharing! It brought tears to me eyes. 🙏👍

[@elainelandry3048]

It is so wonderful to have had a Christian mother who taught us to love the LORD 💞🙏 Because of her I am also serving the LORD 💞🙏

[@keithaldrich1862]

My sweet mother had a gorgeous soprano voice. Today is the 28th anniversary of when she passed away and even though there's the hereafter to look forward to seeing her again it still cuts me up that she's not here. There's so much she and I have missed together.

[@ruthee2022]

I cried…what a beautiful lady and a still beautiful voice ! Your a blessed man Mark !

[@tlc59749]

Love the harmony! I work in an assisted living community. Those moments when you can see behind the dementia are precious

[@bryancooker7416]

Hello,how are you doing?

[@heyjude1101]

Mama was correct, God used you today to make me feel better. Thank you, dear heart.

[@theresaquaglia4683]

I love this! My father in law has demetia and its painful , but you brought joy to such a devastating situation

[@lazycat3562]

I am so glad that Mark shares his experience with his mother and her Dementia. We lost dad two years ago. Before he died he had Dementia. Hearing Mark share his experience with his mother seems help alot

[@lanceharsh7025]

Thank you so much. I have been traveling this road with my mother for years now. I am blessed by God for every moment with her.

[@brendadickenson6743]

I lived with my mama and I tucked her end in bed and kissed and said I love you and said it back to me. This last 5+ years were a blessing to us both. We found out just how alike and different were and you know it was okay. She was 94 when she passed. I am so thankful I got this to always remember. God is so good!

[@lanaahern653]

Mark thank you for sharing your mama with us. She did a wonderful job raising you. She’s reaping her rewards as you stand there and talk about her. 😂🌻 Your so funny 🤣

[@ericdamberg3145]

Hello Lana , how are you doing ?

[@clw4058]

Tears! Dementia SUCKS. I wish this video didn't cut off b/c clearly he was not done talking. Thank you for sharing your mama. . . so precious.

[@teresalowry6340]

She still had a beautiful singing voice.

[@serenitywicker8048]

God sure uses the gift He gave him

[@bryancooker7416]

Hello Teresa, how are you doing?

[@slimshead8100]

@@serenitywicker8048 you mean Mark uses the fit God have him? Sorry, wasn’t sure what you meant by “God uses the gift he gave him”. God gave Mark a gift, and thankfully Mark uses it for God’s glory.

[@dancrafton89]

My mother had that to wish I had some video of her singing. Her and her brother done some of that great family harmony. They are singing for God now. God bless you.

[@lydialas8756]

@Hello Dan how are you doing

[@vandasmith2382]

God bless you Mark Lowry!!!!

[@lydiaknight70]

When I was growing up Miss Mary played the piano in church. Years later she was in the same nursing home as my grandmother and both no longer had their memories. Miss Mary couldn't read nor recognize anyone. They would push her wheelchair to the piano & ask her to play. She would say, " Oh, I can't play." But when they would put an open hymn book on the piano stand, she would start playing beautifully! Now, mind, she couldn't read that hymn book and she never turned a page, but she would play hymn after hymn until she was tired. Selah.

[@2230Pcvines]

Lydia Knight I believe his Mothers name was Beverly not Mary. Great story wonderful memories

[@lydiaknight70]

I know. I was sharing a story about someone else.

[@kevlutu]

Music, is one of the very LAST things that abandons the Mind. God Bless. Kevin

[@bobbienicley13]

How much is Bill Gaither worth How much is Bill Gaither worth ?? ?

[@randavlaw7208]

bobbie Nicley What difference does it make. Whatever he has doesn’t affect what I have in anyway!

[@andreadeamon6419]

My goodness mom had a lovely voice. Now I see where you get it 😊

[@patriciabeckman8573]

Wow...your mom had an amazing voice. I was a caregiver for clients with dementia/alzheimer's, and each one taught me how to love. Truly a blessing. Thank you for sharing Mark. My own mom passed 7 yrs ago...a mom's love is the closest to Christ's we will ever have.

[@catherinetolbert6101]

AMEN

[@gaylesims977]

Mark is the #1 comedian as far as I am concerned. I have never watched comedian channel on TV. When you have to make people laugh at someone else’s expense, that is not humor that is humiliation. And there is a big difference. Mark is a true comedian, and a great singer. #1 in both.

[@melissawalker3888]

Lord, bless Mark Lowry and bless us all. We all are in sore need of blessings all the time. This world is so wearisome at times. Actually, most of the time, but "Because He lives, We all can face the future." Amen.

[@danieldawg100]

Mr. Mark Lowry, I forgot to say in my previous comment that I use to be a C.N.A., and that I took care of people with, among other things, Alzheimer's and dementia.The Lord showed me immediately how to be helpful to these sweet, and often times afraid and agitated people by "stepping INTO THEIR WORLD". This calmed them down, and we would talk, most times, "as if they were actually STILL living" in their past. I REFUSED to "talk AT them", I CHOSE to "talk WITH them". I always gave them: 1)Love, 2) Respect, and 3)Dignity, NOTHING else would EVER do, as far as I was concerned.wado,Mr.Lowry.

[@bethaltmann868]

Daniel Benson please pray for us, I have an autoimmune disease that affects my brain and signals , muscles , nerves etc then my mom 83 lost her caregiver who she lived with , we have her and she’s so precious ,we need to find a place to care for her and it just kills me I can’t take care of her myself. Please pray that Jesus has the perfect place that will love her pray with her and do bible studies with her. We interviewed the only place open today ,a private home , they are not saved , don’t know Jesus and I couldn’t send her there. My husband took leave of absence to take care of her until we find a place but he has to go back to work. She’s small and scared and trying to be brave. This is so hard

[@littlewhitepetals8790]

@@bethaltmann868 I will pray for you.

[@thinkinglikechristians]

Power of your words Mark. Of course, God’s will. But the power of your words. Claim His word to keep u safe and continue the wonderful work you do for Him ❤️

[@syllylou77]

When my mom went to the nursing home the dr. asked her if she still had any of her teeth and she said every one of them. The dr. said he was impressed and wanted to see them. I started to explain mom was wrong when all of a sudden she said; "They're back home on top of the toilet where they're supposed to be". I thought that dr. was going to bust a gut laughing. Luved you for yrs. Hubby does too.

[@joyceragans6213]

9

[@newbiegamelover4767]

Genius!🤣

[@kylecrouch2804]

Love you mark!! I will pray for you mark!!

[@monyacopeland5341]

GOD BLESS YOU MARK!!!

[@glennweeks7176]

I miss my momma too, thank you Mark.

[@lisakimmer7886]

I miss my mommy too

[@JennyB957]

Oh my I told DAD the other day , who will pray for me when your gone . He loves it when I pray for him . Hun , I miss my mama too .

[@joymercypaul1674]

Oh Mark. Thank you so much . You are such a great blessing. I am gonna say that to my kids starting today Mark . I Thank God for teaching me through you .. 🙂

[@Harley_Vampy_Sis_Quinn]

I don't know if you will remember me, but we met in Janesville, Wisconsin, maybe 10 years ago, or little bit more. You was doing a concert, and you kept going as long as you could until we all had to get to shelter because of a storm. I take that memory with me and I treasure it. I was so honored to meet you and get to talk to you. My first name is Michelle. God Bless You and Yours.

[@waynesmith1704]

Thank you Mark for what you said about suicide !!

[@elizabethgilmore1012]

Yes some of things they say or comes out of there mind. Can you just imagine what they could be thinking. My dad had dementia and so did my mother In law. My mother law had it for awhile before my dad got it. My dad past away almost a year before she did. Miss them both and wish they were here. But they are such in a better place not sick with that terrible disease any more amen.

[@Laura-ht6vs]

You know I listen to this before, I was just now thinking, what an amazing God we have that as we get older we might forget everything else, but we still have the spirit of God in us so we never forget Him. Isn't that amazing!❤

[@sbkrantz]

Oh, Mark. I know your mama is beaming with pride over you. And God is too! God bless you. The next time you do anything in Nashville, i'd love to come and see you!

[@judycarr6825]

I love mark and i know he msses his mama just as i do,my mama,praise God knew all 4 of us til she passed, i miss my mama, such a mighty prayer warrior for the Lord. God bless all Godly women. Love and miss my mama so much it has been almost 8 years and i still want to call her

[@bryancooker7416]

Hello,how are you doing?

[@jaywhite7289]

Worked in a mental hospital as a chaplain and was amazed that when when we would sing with the patients who could remember their names yet when we sang hymns they remembered every word of every verse.

[@pamshearer7407]

MARK LOWERY'S , COMEDY & MUSIC HAS ALLWAYS HELPED ME THROUGH SOME TOUGH TIMES! MARK , MOTHER HAD DEMENTIA FOR 15 YEARS IN A NURSING HOME SHE SlOWLY WENT DOWNHILL! SHE PASSED IN 2015 MOTHER USE TO LOVE PlAY THE PAINO & SING NOW SHE'S HEAVEN PEACE WITH YOUR MOTHER! IN All RESPECT! THANK YOU FOR MINISTRY ! VERY SPECIAL PERSON! TAKE CARE! UPDATED 8/17/2018 🙏💟🎵🎶 Happy Days , You Made me Laugh ! Amen

[@Ucannotdowhatidosorry]

Mark, You have your mamma's beautiful smile, God brought me to listen to this today, my daddy commited suicice almost two years ago now, it has consumed me, now all I think about is he is living in my grandmothers mansion on my mothers side, and she was so hard on him LOL .

[@carriechristie2323]

Oh my word! That last bit broke me down! Ugly cying, let me tell you. My oldest son has ADHD and I pray for him so much. My pastor and a few others have told me God will use him, but I worry and have my doubts.

[@bandgirl03]

I was also that kid with notes on my shirt everyday, coming home from school. I would have loved to have momma like yours. She was your advocate. My momma just stood by and watched.

[@anaa.3241]

I love your love for your mom that joy is precious

[@datchess1]

Hi Uncle Mark! Yes your mom was a beauty and a wonderful singer! Bless up!!my respect!

[@annelizebuitendach7523]

Mark, your humour is beautiful and with this you give so much honour to your late Mom. It is just so touching. God bless!!

[@bryancooker7416]

Hello,how are you doing?

[@viviansmith8207]

She had a beautiful voice.

[@roszcutler9724]

What a beautiful voice she had!

[@NanoDantas]

You made me cry and you made me laugh at the same time, Mark, you are amazing, god bless you

[@ThunderFist1978]

I'm so happy I got to meet you last year, Mark! I waited 24 years for that day, and it was worth every second of that wait.

[@melindaclester5527]

And she was so right! God has definitely used you!

[@collenrose3957]

Mark, your humor blesses me. Thank you.🌈🙏🌈

[@marklowry]

You are so welcome

[@marychristopher1]

I’ll pray for ya, Mark. My Ma had dementia & I’m headed into early onset… you bring me so much joy. Thank You

[@melaniekershroberts9301]

Mark my mother had dementia. She had to take a pain pill ,I asked,are you in pain mama? She said no honey this is so i wont be a pain to everybody else! HAAA!.M y mama was a WONDERFUL lady.Iove and miss her daily.I really enjoyed your video.Your lovely mom.Thanks for that.

[@susanhagel4375]

Pl

[@bryancooker7416]

Hello Melanie,how are you doing?

[@songsalieri]

I'm praying for you Mark, have been for several years. Before that, I just didnt know who you were. Sure would love to pick your brain, all those years of godly instruction enhanced by learning as an adult! Missing your Momma can be hard sometimes but I think it's much harder for those that don't miss theirs when they're gone. I've known people to say it's nothing to them as their Mom was never there for them anyway and that breaks my heart. I couldn't breath when my Mum went to rest, but before she breathed her last she told me it wasn't my privilege to be in that bed. I still had kids to finish raising and some day I would be heading home, but not then. (I had been quite ill several years prior.) The Lord brought me through that and the shocking sudden loss of my husband of 35 years, when Drs said I was dying. Turns out they were wrong. My health improves, my work isn't done, and sometimes its really hard. I turn to prayer, music and comedy. It's nice being able to hear inspirational humor. Thanks for the KZbin treasures.

[@urbanhomesteadingchannel1813]

Oh how I envy you, Mark. I've never heard Mom say those words to me.

[@audreyatherton1311]

She was a great singer!

[@jjcevering9411]

Is there anything you can't make funny and put into the light of God's love? I love ya Mark. You always cheer me up.

[@raelynnegarren2244]

AWW, 😭 I just lost my Mother and I miss her so much ♥️ , Thank you for sharing this with with us.

[@candacebaughman420]

She had a beautiful voice and she looked like a sweet lady. She is home with the Lord.

[@dove7271]

Nothing quite like the Love of a Momma except for The Good Lords. Blessings Brother♥

[@virjones33]

I love Mark Lowry, he is so precious, and his mom , what can I say, she raised a good son. She was such a pretty lady. My mom had dementia too.

[@bryancooker7416]

Hello,how are you doing?

[@larryhogan3-16]

Mark, you are a national treasure and Gods gift to humanity... Yes, your Mama was right. God will and still is using you ✝️

[@tracyworby4620]

Your Mama has a beautiful singing voice. 😊

[@glo7410]

Mark’s mama was beautiful!!! 😍

[@krisgangwer3796]

Mark Lowry, my father is going to be 94 in March. He is in the nursing home, but does not really communicate much anymore. That time with your Mama you will always treasure. I remember Dad as he used to be, but don't want to remember him as he is right now... Does that make me a bad person? I haven't been able to go see him due to all the covid; so it will be a year in April since I saw him. Its impossible to talk on the phone with him now. Lost my Mama when she was 69 due to a rare and aggressive brain cancer.... It was Mama that taught me to love music...We would sing together and I do miss that!

[@krisgangwer3796]

Dad went home to be with the Lord today, Jan 17, 2022.

[@ryangreen6255]

I just lost my Mom a little over a week ago. I needed this.

[@kui_maina]

So sorry love

[@ryangreen6255]

@@kui_maina thank you

[@bettywilliamson6039]

Sorry to hear about your loss Ryan..My mom had a stroke,and is in rehab. Don't know if she will be coming home. She is 80,with multiple health issues. I miss her terribly,around here. She could lose her home, and bank savings, if medicaid runs out ( they give you 30 days) she has almost used them up. I would be lost,if she stayed there. Things keep delaying her release. I pray you get peace,strength,and comfort,during your time of sorrow! I will keep you in my prayers.Mom and I are christians. So she is ready to go, if it is Gods will. God bless you! Liz in Indiana 3-14-2019

[@ryangreen6255]

@@bettywilliamson6039 I will pray.

[@lydialas8756]

@Hello Ryan how are you doing

[@sherryh7485]

Dear Mark, I worked at CBN when you and the Gaithers entertained the staff with songs, testimonies, and so much comedy that truly was a blessing. I think it was one of the first times they let you loose to express that wonderful gift of good, clean humor. Years later, I had absolutely no clue that you were the songwriter of a powerful and moving song, Mary Did You Know, until I discovered that fact here on KZbin. The Lord has given you great abilities and I thank Him and you for sharing them with the world. (I wish there was a saved video of that joyous entertainment at CBN!)

[@everettaholbert8624]

Sherry H I couldn’t believe he was the one that wrote that song because he was such a great comedian!!! That song is the best song of all Christian songs!!!!

[@wanderlust62]

Is "serious" even in Mark's dictionary? I've been listening and have seen him with the Gaither Band for decades. He is hilarious and his got his voice from his mother, what a dear!

[@debbirbodner5358]

Thanks Mark, family love is the best love next to Jesus.

[@jonlbs7]

Amen... Who's going to pray for me now.. LOVE YOU MARK !!!

[@keithneal1696]

What a blessing

[@LadyRoseWinters]

So precious! She is absolutely beautiful. What a gift 🙏🏼❤️

[@janellemauldin2711]

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo funny!! Thank you for showing the world God has Sense of humor and He wants us as Christians to have one too!! I love Him more every day ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for reminding me how much.

[@evelynhilton7000]

Wtfarm girl

[@juliherron8991]

When I was a new Christian and discovered Mark Lowery tapes, I learned that being Christian can be very funny. Thank you Mark for lightning my day with great humor and teaching me to laugh again. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣☺

[@bryancooker7416]

Hello janelle,how are you doing?

[@billihilton4560]

We are with you, Mark! Mark Lowry is a precious presence in God's world!

[@flquirk9150]

I have a dear friend with dementia. She was diagnosed last year and her short term memory loss is accelerating. Her family is in another state. I know that some day they will have to intervene and I'm dreading that day. Until then I'm going to do all I can to help her.

[@r.whitaker3990]

You are a good friend. My dad is getting this way. It's very sad and also scary sometimes.

[@thekodacian4025]

Love you greatly dear brother in Christ. Your mommas gone but know there is a downpour of people praying for you.