You may have already heard this story but and as a nursing home chaplain it touches my own heart . Ruby, whose mother is a nurse at the facility where she began her project, has given us all a wake up call about how needed and effective the simplest acts of kindness are for residents in long term care. My prayer is that people will not just give to here Gofundme page or like her on Facebook but that they will see the opportunity to do something in their own community. The small gifts that Ruby brings are an expression of love that can only be given in person; one hug at a time! Please watch because I guarantee you’ll love this video!
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Three Lessons from Laura
But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! John 15:7 NLT
My little friend Laura is just 1 1/2 years old. Because Laura is a Down’s Syndrome child some people have few expectations of her abilities but in her special way she has already taught me three of the most important lessons about faith.
As I sat with her at the church picnic she smiled bigger than any of us “normal” folks because she knows that only this moment counts. By her laughter she is pointing the way to the bottomless well of joy just resting in Jesus.
When Laura’s Mom or Dad come to pick her up she wiggles and snuggles deep into their arms. She doesn’t have to work up courage to go because she is confident that she can go anywhere in the world as long as she is with them.
When she waves her arms reaching out for what she needs she is not ashamed. Whether she is asking for her book a kiss or a cookie it is all the same. She is delighted to ask for anything trusting that her parent’s love is the guarantee she will receive.
Thanks Laura for the lessons and thank you Lord for sending her!
Abundant Life
In an abortion first it is necessary to deny a child’s existence and then to deny it life. In preparation for Easter may we spend time to mourn our loss as a nation for the many who will never try on little shoes or buy an Easter dress. But our Good Shepherd knows each one of even His smallest and forgotten lambs by name. On Good Friday He choose to die in our place and on Easter Sunday to give us an abundant life!
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