I just love the life that God is allowing me to live for Him. Seriously, things just keep getting better, and better, and...wait, yes, better. Yesterday, was Sunday (hence why today is Monday) and as usual, I went to give my grandmother her medicine before going to church. She lives in an assisted living center near my house and I have the job of giving her her medicine on Sunday and Tuesday mornings. Along with making sure she swallows all of her pills, I sit with her and just listen. She has alzheimers, so it's sometimes hard for her to remember who I am, but for the most part she knows me. She also has trouble forming proper sentences. I sometimes play 20 questions with her to help her say what she's trying to tell me.
Yesterday, she was sitting up in the foyer as usual - waiting for me. After getting her pills from her room, I came and sat down beside her, and made sure she took her pills properly. Once she had finished, she took my hand, looked up at me and just smiled my favorite smile of hers. When Nanny smiles, her eyes light up, and her smile turns into a happy chuckle. This just made my heart smile. :) When I left, I gave her a hug and told her that I loved her so much. Nanny held me in a hug for a long time - she may almost be 90 years old, but she's incredibly strong for her age - and just smiled at me the whole time. When I left, she looked close to tears when she said, "You know, I . . . I just love you. So, so much. I'm just so . . . proud of you. Pretty. So pretty." Neeeeeeedless to say, I had to try so hard not to cry as I hugged her back. I love my grandmother so much. I feel so blessed to have her in my life. Nanny has had such an huge impact on my life, and I just love her too.
AS IF THE DAY COULD NOT GET ANY BETTER. It did. Church was incredible. I have an amazing church family, and God has really been showing me more and more how important the body of Christ is. After hearing Bro. Kenny preach about Elijah, I went to Humdingers with Georgia, Amy, Katherine, Josh, Uncle J, Paige, and their kids. Ah, dear God, why did you give me such incredible friends?! I'm not complaining, I'm just so thrilled that you love me so much that you would bless me with some of the most amazing people in the world. Uncle J gave me a key to their house yesterday, and I had to try not to cry - again! It was a simple gesture, but it was saying, "Here is a key to your second home." He has been a huge part of my life, and I honestly would not be where I am today without Uncle J, and his sweet family. :)
ANNDD THEN. I hung out with my dear friend, Ms. Kim-kay Gill. I went to her house, met her family, got a tour of her big, gorgeous house, and we goofed off with her camera. :) She bought pirate gear from the Hob Lob on Saturday, and we decided to play a few Disney songs. :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJxz928gZoE < a link to one of our crazy videos. We went to Chili's, walked around Target, and went to see a movie after that.
When I got up this morning, I thought I would be emotionally, physically, and mentally drained from the day before. However, all I felt was joy. Honestly I couldn't wait to open God's word and live another day!
I thought I'd share the passage from my Bible study book that I read:
"I am a God who gives and gives and gives. When I died for you on the cross, I held back NOTHING. I poured out My life like a drink offering. Because giving is inherent in My nature, I search for people who are able to receive in full measure. To increase you intimacy with Me, the two traits you need the most are receptivity and attentiveness. Receptivity is opening up your innermost being to be filled with My abundant riches. Attentiveness is directing you gaze to Me: searching for Me in all your moments. It is possible to stay your mind on Me, as the prophet Isaiah wrote. Through such attentiveness you receive a glorious gift: My perfect Peace." from "Jesus Calling."
Philippians 2:17
Mark 10:15
Isaiah 26:3
( ^^ get a Bible)
So, by the grace of my Savior, I was able to greet Monday with a smiling face :) - which is crazy because according to my school schedule, I'm supposed to be stressed right now. haha.
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