Life can be so ironic when you make plans that just don't seem to work out.
There is so much humor in life these days. We hired Scott to work with dad, while Janet visits her family in Dallas. Scott was supposed to come in the morning and evening to help dad during breakfast and dinner, do his physical therapy and keep him "smelling like a rose." I thought his ministering to my dad would give me the opportunity to work on the health heroes interviews and my In Search Of Heroes Program.
Wouldn't you just know it...Scott came down with a nasty summer flu and he does not want to infect all of us...especially dad!
You guessed it. I am the full time care person for this week. All my best intentions and dreams of getting caught up with work disintegrated. It is at these times "trusting in the Lord with all your heart" keeps the fear of financial failure at bay. With a "peace that goes beyond all understanding," based on God's promises to provide for our needs, my positive attitude is victorious with the help of lots of prayer(although on some days a little Vitamin T definitely hits the spot.)
A sincere 'thank you" goes a long way!
"Thank you for everything you do," dad said just after we prayed the "Our Father" after I tucked him into bed last night. The statement was filled with an incredible love that gleamed through the tears in his eyes. My eyes started to water. In times of pain and suffering it is so amazing how God's love and peace shines through the lives of the people around you.
In these last days, parents are so precious because you get to experience with them their transition from this earth into eternity.
Being around individuals who are very close to experiencing the joys of the after-life causes you to ponder your future. You realize they are truly the lucky ones. They have the opportunity to prepare themselves for their meeting with their creator. Their time is short as the life-clock ticks away the final moments of their lives here on earth.
What a great opportunity to make your heart and soul right with God before you pass on to the great judgement for righteousness.
Knowing your parents have a saving relationship with Jesus Christ fills you with peace, hope and joy. They helped so many others during their lifetimes, their rewards will be great. I personally know it was their consistent prayers that brought me back to a realtionship with God after I followed the hollow "Flower Power" promises of happiness, self-fulfillment and mind expansion.
The Baby Boomer Generation's mantra of "Rebellion against all authority, free sex and mind alterning drugs like LSD, peyote, marijuana, mushrooms, speed and cocaine" had long term consequences few could imagine.
At that time in our young lives, we could not dividne how these activities would affect our futures. The flood of youthful horomones made us feel invincible (I can do anything!), impervious to pain (No fear!) and all-knowing (Parents, political leaders, the military and adults are self-serving, greedy jerks who want to oppress the poor). I still don't remember when my ability to know everything about every subject disappeared.
Most people have no idea when is their final momemt on this earth actually.
It could come at any time. How many people do you think are ready for an instantaneous end of their days? Do you wonder what God will say to you when you stand before the judgement seat? Sometimes, I wonder if I am ready to give God an accounting of all the things I did during my lifetime with the resources that He entrusted to my care.
To Be Continued....
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