Gifts From Friends 10/21/2017

Good Morning,

The smell of Door County Mocha Mint Coffee is coming from the kitchen which means it is time to get out of bed and get going.

This week has been unusual to say the least. Earlier in the week life found both Rene and I laid up with some ailments which really took the wind out of our sails. The ailments ruined a vacation and caused us both of us some sleepless nights. We are on the mend and doing much better.

With both of us being laid up we found ourselves in a position to have others check on us and love on us. This is usually what we do for others. It was odd to be on the receiving end of lasagna, bakery, soup and breads. All the care and prayers are appreciated more than we can express.

Both of us felt odd being in such a position. We talked about it and both agreed that we were blessed to have great friends and family who care about us. But it felt odd to be in that position.

God really slowed us down. He slowed us down to the point that we did not even have to cook. The rest was welcomed and needed. Two of our friends stopped by and Rene fell asleep while they were talking to us. She was so tired from not sleeping.

I petitioned God as to what I was to learn from this and it was twofold.

I was humbled by the gifts given to us. It taught me humility. It was easier to heal and rest, without having to cook.



The next lesson was to remember to do kind things in return for others.

Galatians 6:7New King James Version (NKJV)

⁷ Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

We were blessed by God through our friends and He showed His love for us by providing friends and family who love us and cared for us. I saw God at work this week.

But to be honest. I am happy to be getting on my feet once more. I like giving much more than receiving!

Marty