Joel left the house before eight to teach a communion class to 12 kids. It was raining hard when he left and snowing when he came home. Communion is so important and powerful. A time of repentance and a time of healing. There is mystery involved, and especially for the young. We often take communion at home together. It is sacred to me, believing there is power in the body and blood of Jesus. Power to heal, to forgive, to fight, to deliver, to embrace His Presence.
I read a great story written by Al Roker in this month's Guideposts magazine. He wrote about his special needs son, Nick. Nick is on the spectrum and deals some with OCD. Their church, St. James Episcopal, encourages all kids to be involved in church service. Nick is a "Cross Bearer" and takes his job very seriously. When his mom asked him if he really needed to go weekly, he told her, "Yes, I am a church going guy!" He has even been able to go with the church on a mission trip to Haiti and loved helping others. Al Roker opened up his heart and his life to the readers. A blessing for all of us to learn about Nick and the gifts he brings to world.
We each have gifts to bring to the world. As Kathy Lee Gifford is known for saying, 'If you have a pulse, you have a purpose." Sometimes we may feel like we have nothing to give. No purpose, but each of us has a purpose ordained by our Creator. We all have gifts to share with others. All.
Our pets also have purpose, don't they. Their unconditional love and loyalty is a blessing. When our Levi was still living, he used to snuggle up to us when we felt sick or sad. I remember more than once he would step up on my lap and look into my face when I was crying. He was very attached to Joel and often snuggled up against his side when Joel was battling Lyme. He brought us joy and we still miss his presence so many years later. Levi "the little guy" was a delight to have in the family. He had a pulse........and a purpose!
We have two more grandkids graduating this year and heading off to colleges of their choices. Our youngest grands are age 11 which is not so young! We see little of any of them, but love them all deeply and are so proud of them. Life can be difficult, choices important, and for kids even more so. One of the most important things we can do for our grandkids is pray for them. Love them and pray for them.
Niece Deb, sister Jan and birthday gal sister Jo
Tomorrow is my sister Jo's 86th birthday. She has had a tough time of it recently, but she is determined to live a full life and be stronger and healthier than ever, Happy Birthday Joey! May this year be filled with blessings and joy!
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