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Beat Those Stairs

Posted by eph21920 on June 24, 2019 in Family, Fun, Humor, Laughter

We watched one of our favorite shows tonight – America Ninja Warrior. We love the stories and get excited watching the competitors beat the odds. After the show, my mom walked up the stairs with one foot at a time instead of two feet on each step. When she reached the top, she cheered and celebrated. We started chanting, “Beat those stairs! Beat those stairs!” Then she hit the “buzzer” – the big knob at the top of the handrail. She’s a warrior for sure.

I Found God today celebrating my mom’s ability.

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How Beautiful

Posted by eph21920 on June 23, 2019 in Uncategorized

Today at church we sang, “How Beautiful”, in reference to the Body of Christ. I love that song as it is, but while it was being sung, I looked at my mother and the words took on another meaning. Then I noticed in front of us was a man with Downs Syndrome. His mother (I’m assuming) put her arm around him and have him a squeeze. Also, a mom had her sleeping baby swaddled onto her. As she stood and rocked, she rubbed and kissed the dozing infant. How beautiful indeed.

I Found God today in much beauty.

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Long Lasting Love

Posted by eph21920 on June 22, 2019 in Friends, Fun, Life, Love, Marriage

Today I was very happy to be able to attend the 50th wedding anniversary party for one of the couples in my prayer group. The event was hosted by one of their daughters’ at her home. I had heard a lot about the family and seen photos, but this is the first time I met any of them in person. This daughter and her husband had 2 sets of twins and a son, giving them 5 children under the age of 5. Another daughter had a toddler. And their son had 3 young children with another one on the way. I enjoyed watching the antics of all the kids running around. The couple celebrating their anniversary were surprised at all the people who attended. Some of them they hadn’t seen for years. Photos of their wedding were displayed everywhere and those who were in attendance at the wedding 50 years ago wore buttons so they could be identified. The couple told me about the additional plans they have with the family in the next few days, so this was just the beginning for them. It was a beautiful celebration with their beautiful family.

I Found God today celebrating long lasting love.

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Decks Done

Posted by eph21920 on June 21, 2019 in Family, Grateful, Happiness, Home

My dad and brother have been up at the cabin getting some projects done and awaiting workers to do some repairs from a big hailstorm last summer. Because of the amount of work there is to do in the area and because of the current crazy weather we have had, the contractors are all running behind. They have put off doing the work on the decks for a couple of weeks now, promising a date, then changing it. My brother let us know this morning that the workers had arrived. There is a camera at the cabin that streams the pictures on the internet every couple of minutes and it overlooks one of the decks. My mom and I had fun viewing the pictures every now and again. We could see the guys working, then they would disappear. This evening my dad called. He said they had completed all the work on the decks that needed to be done. We could hear the relief in his voice. It was a big worry lifted off his shoulders.

I Found God today as a worry was lifted from my dad.

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Mom’s Prayer

Posted by eph21920 on June 20, 2019 in Answer, Family, Life, Prayer, Trust

Today I visited a friend who has cancer and his wife. When I got back home, my mom and I questioned if it is harder for the one who is ill, or for the other who watches their loved one go through an illness. The latter can feel like there is nothing they can do for sick person – except pray. This led us to talk about praying in times of sickness. My mother says she doesn’t pray for healing. She knows God could heal her, but she said at her age if she was healed from Parkinson’s, she would just get something else anyways. She said she prays for God’s will to be done and trusts that it will be for good. I have learned that my best prayer is for God to change my heart to conform with His will. I do want His will to be done in my life and my loved ones because I know it will be for the best, but at the same time I would really like things to go the way I want them to. So, praying to change my heart and my desires to God’s is much more effective.

I Found God today talking with my mom about prayer.

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Miniature Problems

Posted by eph21920 on June 19, 2019 in Angel, Hope, Life, New, Problem

Tonight on the news I saw a story about some veterans who were able to take a ride in an old World War 1 airplane. They were all in their 80’s. In the interview, one woman who actually piloted the same kind of airplane commented how different things are when you’re high above the city. She said everything looks so neat and clean. The people are so small, miniature size, and so are your personal problems. She was looking at it from a different perspective, which is what I think we need to do sometimes as well.

I Found God today looking at problems from a different perspective.

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Right Place, Right Time

Posted by eph21920 on June 18, 2019 in Answer, Friends, Life, Music

My mom’s friend came over today for their weekly visit and piano duets. They were working on a particular difficult piece of music. My mom apologized for getting lost a couple of times and talked about how challenging it was. My mom’s friend replied that it was ok and it was really just a matter of being in the right place at the right time. I laughed and remarked how that is true for life in general. It’s all about being in the right place at the right time. I commended my mom’s friend on her wisdom.

I Found God today in an unexpected, somewhat humorous and profound statement.

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Love Sisters

Posted by eph21920 on June 17, 2019 in Family, Grateful, Problem, Struggles

My mom’s sister lives very far away. With the difficulty they have hearing combined with the time change from here to there, it is always a challenge for them to talk on the phone. But, the other day my aunt sent some photos of her and her first great-grandchild, so my mom was determined to get in touch with her. When we called, she wasn’t home. Fortunately, she called back and it was at an opportune time. My mom and her sister had a good conversation. Even though they both struggle to hear and understand on the phone, it seemed to be working well for both of them. As problematic as it is for my mom to talk on the phone, I was so glad that she was able to have a good visit with her sister today.

I Found God today as my mom was able to have a nice conversation with her sister on the phone.

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Most of the Family

Posted by eph21920 on June 16, 2019 in Family, Fun, Life, Love

This Father’s Day, we had quite a group of family at the house to celebrate – both my sisters, my brother, my son, and my nephew. My other brother who lives in another state was the only sibling missing, but he sent chocolates and goodies and had a long Facetime with my dad. It was a typical get together with everyone pitching in to cook and clean up, included lots of laughter, and lots of love and appreciation. My dad was very grateful for the day and thanked everyone often for everything.

I Found God today celebrating my dad together with lots of family.

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Facing Temptation

Posted by eph21920 on June 15, 2019 in Answer, Connected, Faith, Hope, Jesus, Life, Problem

This morning I read the meditation from Dynamic Catholic, “Temptations will be with us for our entire life. However, their presence or absence is no indication of personal holiness; how we deal with them is.” Richard J Hauser, SJ. This quote really struck me on a couple different levels. First is the reminder that regardless of how “well” I think I am doing, temptations are going to continue to be with me. I shouldn’t be surprised or discouraged when it rears it’s ugly head. Instead, I should anticipate or even expect that I will be challenged. And second, that no one is excluded from this allure – even Jesus Himself was tempted. But Jesus also showed us how to deal with the issue. When He was tempted, He used the Word of God and prayer to remedy the situation. For me, that means I need to be educated in Scripture, know the truth of God’s promises, stand firm in faith, and ask God to help me find my way out. It’s a lot, so I will pray for the help to simply remember these things.

I Found God today in a reminder of how to deal with temptation.

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