Listen in for some encouragement for tough times…
TODAY’S LAUGH: I asked DaMama the other day, just for fun, “What’s on your agenda today?”
“Remaining upright,” she said. Ah, yes. Remaining upright is a worthy goal at 95…or at any age!
TODAY’S ENCOURAGEMENT: DaMama got me thinking, not just about physically “remaining upright” but also the grander goal of standing up for what’s good and fair.
I want to remain upright, to stand up for what’s right these days, when so much of the news is about what’s gone wrong.
What’s right? Every day, brave members of our military and their families make sacrifices for us around the world.
What’s right? Every day, caregivers show up to help those who can’t help themselves.
What’s right? Every day, generous folks give to those less fortunate, and continue to give even when their own resources are shrinking.
Every day, good people are giving sacrificially for the benefit of others. I want to be more like them. I pray to be more generous, more compassionate and less self-absorbed.
The economic news isn’t good for any of us, but charitable giving has been hit especially hard. Charities are HURTING right now. It’s time for each of us–no matter what our personal challenges–to offer our support.
What’s right? If we each do our small part, we can make a big difference. How are you “remaining upright”? What are you standing up for today?
YOUR TURN: Contact your favorite charity and offer your support. Here are some suggestions: Red Cross, Alzheimer’s Association, USO, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, Salvation Army, your local food pantry, shelter or mission, and don’t forget your own place of worship!
Your support is needed right now, like never before.
May you be blessed as you seek to bless others today!
Mary – Just stopped in to let you know that the photo of DaMama is absolutely precious. And yes, 95 and still upright sure is something to talk about. God Bless. (Thanks for stopping by! God bless you too.
MP)
There comes a time when we come into the hands of a caregiver. Now’s the time I let my 100 lb. wife push me around all the time, since I can no longer walk. A wheelchair is my home.
But there are people who care, for whom I thank God. There’s the high school classmate who gave me an used-but-usable electric wheelchair which we leave at church for anyone to use at anytime. There’s the retired minister who delivered a second electric wheelchair to our house, since his wife died and doesn’t need it anymore.
We have much to thank God for – let us rejoice and be glad in God. Bill Heins
We miss you at guild!)
(May our loving Lord continue to give you strength and peace! Bless you, Brother Bill!
So true. One thing I recently battled with, with the Lord was me telling him “what good is my small part?” Seriously what difference does it make? He gently reminded me even if it is only one, it can be the difference of eternity.
Amen. Love the photo of DaMama