The Eve I Will Always Remember
Father's Back
Mark’s
dad died in a work-related accident. A steel
girder fell on his head during construction of a bridge. He left three children, all under the age of
four. My son-in-law, Mark, the oldest,
has two younger sisters.
When I think of family love, I see the upside of this tragedy. Mark’s family grew up in a large Victorian home with other family members. Also, cousins lived close by. The family did life together and, even today, lives in close proximity. I enjoy them on Facebook; my feed rolls with photos of their antics and laughter.
Mark and Amy asked us to drop by their house to feed their cat when they drove up to the mountains to spend the weekend with his siblings and cousins. They celebrated a cousin’s birthday. One heartfelt present brought tears to Amy’s eyes when she told us about it when they came home.
The gift, a box of old photos, entertained the group as they each reached in and grabbed a handful of memories from their youth. Gail, the youngest sister, broke in…
When I think of family love, I see the upside of this tragedy. Mark’s family grew up in a large Victorian home with other family members. Also, cousins lived close by. The family did life together and, even today, lives in close proximity. I enjoy them on Facebook; my feed rolls with photos of their antics and laughter.
Mark and Amy asked us to drop by their house to feed their cat when they drove up to the mountains to spend the weekend with his siblings and cousins. They celebrated a cousin’s birthday. One heartfelt present brought tears to Amy’s eyes when she told us about it when they came home.
The gift, a box of old photos, entertained the group as they each reached in and grabbed a handful of memories from their youth. Gail, the youngest sister, broke in…
Oh Mary, I sit here with tears streaming down my face. It would be just like your Carrie to come up with the name of Miracle Christmas when she was in need of such a great miracle herself...and oh my...how richly He blessed her (and your family) with that miracle. Yes, it was not without agonizing times ahead for all of you, but in the end He gave that miracle...with so many more to follow.
ReplyDeleteLove you, Sister!
Mary, I so loved this!
ReplyDeleteCan't believe it's been 5 years already ... but what wonderful changes He has wrought!
PS - Couldn't help but chuckle at the vision of y'all enjoying military (?) MRE's!
When I used to work in a hospital, I remember how painful it was for some patients who had deep wounds from traumatic accidents for their dressings to be changed and the wounds needing debridement. Sometimes, no amount of pain killers could ever help. But the process must be done...in order for the wounds to be healed.
ReplyDeleteI remember those times of unseen painful wounds in your heart and that of sister Carrie's. What a beautiful attitude she had of remaining to be positive at a painful time in her life. In choosing to face her pain, sister Carrie and your family receive a wonderful blessing of sharing your pain with that of others. I truly admired those patients who I thought of were very courageous to face the debridement process. Much more with what transpired in your family as you celebrate the Healer's birth. May you have a wonderful Christmas always remaining strong in the Lord's mighty power. Hugs and prayers sister Mary.
Hands down, that is one of the most creative and beautiful ideas I have ever heard. How fun! This sounds like something my family might enjoy.
ReplyDeleteBut, the idea of the gold box and prayer requests. Mary, that is inspired! Your dearest daughter, even with her own broken heart, her heart still broke for others. What a treasure she is!
I love this idea, too. Praying for others, giving them the gift of bringing them before the throne of God.
Pondering the implications of this idea in my life.
GOD BLESS!