It’s been a rough week. Yesterday I met with a counselor who has been helping me work through my challenges of caregiving and grieving. As I thought about my dad and as I do my best to care for my mom, there are many ways that I wish I could do better – be a better person. Being perfect would be great. I realize that is not the human condition, but it is a real struggle for me. When I checked the mail in the afternoon, I received an envelope from a friend who never sends me mail. I opened it to find she had sent me an article that she wanted me to have. Not only was it thoughtful, it was just what I needed. It started with the words, “There’s no way you can love until you forgive yourself for not being perfect, for not being the saint you thought you were going to be.” I teared up immediately. The article was encouraging and ended with a prayer. The last line was, “Create a loving heart within me.” It was as if God heard me and sent the article directly to me at the exact time I needed it.

I Found God today in an incredibly timely letter of encouragement.