When someone you love gets a devastating diagnosis, it throws you for a loop and you often struggle with how to help them.
Often, there is nothing you can do as you can’t change their diagnosis even if you want to.
The way to do that comes in as many forms as there are people. This week, Leonard picked up a puzzle for us to put together. I found this odd until we completed it.
He is not much for mush and gush but…
When we first met our daughter-in-law, she would do jigsaw puzzles at our house.
Leonard picked up that puzzle and wanted to complete it and send her a pic of it and to tell her how much he was thinking of her. His way of loving her! This so blessed my heart!
I have always felt throughout my lifetime so much gratitude for the family that I have and the friends that I have encountered. So, so lucky and blessed beyond measure!
Not only did I receive numerous calls, cards and gifts for this, my 63rd birthday, but some of them have caused me to be “crafty”, which has never been my strong suit. Nonetheless, I’ve been trying to do just that. My friend, Chris gave me a puzzle that had an eagle and the Mackinaw Bridge on it. She gave me this along with a Max Lucado book, that I quickly read through, which she had the following verse in: “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” Isaiah 40:31 Leonard helped me put this puzzle together, get a frame and mount it. Now it will be a daily reminder of this verse. I’m lucky to have this friend and a hub who will help me.
My daughter, Tina had given me a paint by number on canvas. Today, I finished it! Looks like we will be looking for another frame.
My brother Nels, did not have kids of his own, but his wife, Dorothy had two daughters when they got married. I’m so happy for him that Jen (his step-daughter) has called him grandpa to her adorable little Millie Jean. No one could love that little gal more!!
Lucky to have these young men in my life!
IsaacLucas, Andrew and Brian
Easter Sunday was very nice. Attended church, then had Tina, Collin and Isaac over for dinner. Tina was a tremendous help!!! So lucky to have her in my life!
We Are the Lucky Ones 