Sometimes God uses events to shape and change us. I won't blame God for this, but I am profoundly changed by what occurred this morning. Our next door neighbor's Adult Foster Care Facility was completely devastated by fire this morning. Thank God all 8 people + 2 dogs got out alive. Thank God no one was seriously hurt. A firefighter's shoulder was hurt when a ceiling collapsed on him. The challenged elderly residents had been practicing fire drills recently, and each were brought out safely. Thank God.
I complain about my circumstances, at times, as you all know. But today, I think I will not complain at all. I thank God no one was hurt and lives were spared. I thank God my home and husband and son did not perish. I thank God I did not move my Mom into that situation. I think I'll think about this every time I look out my windows, walk or drive by. And when I want to complain about something, I think I'll just count my blessings, instead. I pray you'll count your blessings, today, as well. And while you're at it, please pray for those in need, including your own, thanking God for all the good he gives you each day.
Dear young lady, I have a feeling that you are probably very special. I can practically almost confidently say that, because I have come to admire your MaMa. Your Mom is a very special lady, and an asset to those of us here at agingcare.com. She has given sacrificially (as you know) of her time, attention and life to be a blessing to family, fellow caregivers, and probably others. She has provided a lift in the day of struggling souls, encouragement to the hurting and weary, and love to strangers. She is an example of Christ's love for the world. I pray you honor your Mother, not just on Mother's Day, but every single moment for the rest of your life. You have been blessed of God to have a nurturing, loving Mom, who wants you to mature and thrive and blossom, using God's gifts to go on and be a blessing to others. Your Mom has a giving and humble heart, and often puts others before herself. While no person on earth is perfect, she is a wonderful example of Christ's love for his people. I pray you show honor your Mother, rise up and call her blessed. That's been my observation, and personal opinion. I also want to thank your Mom for her compassion, humor and for being a blessing in my life. Thank you, Naus!
For many of you know their are such extreme difficulties between my mother and I that have been lifelong. What I am grateful for is the stubbornness she taught me and the covering by God to be in their family (I'm adopted). It is by no accident that my father was a Godly man (although far from perfect). I can look back and say God took every wrong in my life and has made it right.
But the being so stubborn has been used for "good" not "evil" in my life. I have used that stubbornness to get through trials, lessons God wants to teach me, and a marriage I know will make it. I use it to take a stand for what is right and true. That is something I can never trade or never appreciate enough! Thank you God and mom at least for that blessing.
I could go on and on, but we'll let other reiterate what I already know deep down. Thanks Anne!