"Here is a simple rule of thumb for behavior:
Ask yourself what you want people to do for you;
then grab the initiative and do it for them!"
How often we've read these words.
Heard them.
Maybe even memorized them.
But do we follow them?
Last Friday we spent the day with my husband's brother, recently moved to a nursing facility due to dementia and impaired mobility. Jim no longer can feed himself, maybe small bites with his fingers, but using utensils has becoming difficult.
Friday was his birthday, and as we sat in the cafe that is a part of his facility, two stunning young women entered. They were coming to wish Jim a happy birthday and bring a card. We had just begun eating our lunch.
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Their young and beautifully manicured hands extended, cutting his food and then feeding him, lifting a cup to his lips, wiping food from his chin or shirt. They didn't bat an eyelash at what they were doing.
Tears burned my eyes as I realized how present God was with us. Suddenly, the sadness of my brother-in-law's condition was changed to grace at the hands of others.
An image has been burned into my memory of these extraordinary moments I witnessed. I will never forget their kindness and compassion.
I only hope to be as willing to reach out my hands as they were.
What about you?
Linking up with Jennifer today at:
And visiting Joan at Grace Cafe
What about you?
Thank you Sherrey for your insight into grace in action.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing such a beautiful story. That is the picture of God's love shown through His creation...so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
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DeleteWow! What an incredible blessing! To you, to your brother in law and to those young women! And now, to us.
ReplyDeleteHi, Jess -- so glad you stopped in. Thanks for your gracious comments.
DeleteBeauty and grace here -- not only in what you say, but in the way you've shared it. You're a gift, Sherrey.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jennifer, for your encouragement.
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