This morning my mom’s regular CNA was out, so another girl came in. She was wonderful, as they all are. She said she used to be a Hospice nurse for many years, but it started to be too difficult for her as she would form such close relationships with the patients, then lose them. She worked for a hospital now and would fill in when Hospice needed someone. She enjoyed the fast paced atmosphere at the hospital. At the same time, she said it helped her appreciate life. She said since the age of twelve years old, she was volunteering at nursing homes and knew this was her calling. Mom’s nurse also came over for her visit this morning. She told us about her aunt who was blind and struggling with dementia as well. The woman was living in a “Host Home”, which I had never heard of before. The owner of the house has two people living with her who she cares for full time. That was amazing to me. I remembered a friend who also cares for two additional people in her home as she raised her family. I have an enormous amount of respect for her. We compared it to Foster families, which also amaze me. The nurse told of a friend of hers who did foster care and adopted a child. Even though it didn’t work out with all the kids, for that child his whole life was changed – as was everyone who would come in contact with him. Later this afternoon, a parish priest came over to visit and pray with my mom. He was so kind and calming as he reminded mom of God’s promises for Heaven. As I reflected on my day this evening, I was aware of all the different types of people that have the capability and talents to do such different things with their lives. It verified to me that when we are following God’s plan, we make huge impacts in the lives of other people. It doesn’t matter if we think that what we do is small, or unnoticed. If we are with God, what we do will make a difference.

I Found God today in people using their talents for the benefit of others.