James 4:14 (NKJV) 14 whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away.
Sometimes it’s the simple things in life that touch the hearts of others.
I was visiting a nursing home a couple of weeks back. I met all kinds of wonderful people. I smiled with them and talked with them. I really enjoyed being around people I didn’t even know. By the time I left I was hugging and kissing them goodbye like they were my own family.
Some of these people were in wheelchairs. Others were able to walk around. Some could not get up at all. Regardless of their condition, I was blessed and honored to be able to spend time with them.
What a joy it was to listen and take it all in.
There was one lady in particular that I had gone to visit. I’ve known her for years. She was always the kindest, nicest lady and she never had a bad word to say about anyone.
How things change. Now she can barely hold a coffee cup in her hand without spilling. She cries for her mother and she can barely remember anything.
I looked at this woman and thought to myself about how well she has done throughout her life. And now it is our time to hold her and help her finish her last days here.
The simple things in life are so beautiful. And spending time with people that are getting older is one of them. We don’t have to have a lot of money or big gifts to bring. Just bring ourselves.
She and all the rest of them gave me a hug as I was getting ready to leave. Even though I didn’t know most of them, I already miss them.
Time goes by quickly. If there is someone we need to love on, we need to go after them and make a way to see them. We don’t know what tomorrow brings.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808
401-315-0902
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