Early in May I received a call from out west to say that one of the farm families' sons was found dead in his car in town --- he was 17 yrs. They found no cause of death, which for the parents is hard to accept. The funeral was just before Mothers ‘day! These are the times when my heart breaks for them, especially when they do not know God. There will be tough times ahead when I see them and share their deep loss. This is when there is a real need for sensitivity, love, and lots of understanding, as they face the months ahead. I have the support of a few churches and private people who are getting together some special gifts and other goods for the grieving family. This is to show them how much we care for them and to show Gods' love to them. There have also been donations of money to be used for fuel and as other things are required. Praise God for these provisions. They are a real blessing. The words of a poem are a good reminder that everything that we do and say make a difference especially to those whom we love. The poem is as follows -- Is anybody happier
Because you passed his way?
Does anyone remember that you spoke to him today?
This day is almost over,
And its yowling time is through;
Is there anyone to utter now a friendly word for you?
Can you say tonight in passing with the days that slipped so fast?
That you helped a single person of the many that you passed?
Is a single heart rejoicing?
Over one whose hopes were fading
Now with courage look ahead?
Did you waste the day or lose it?
Was it well spent?
Did you leave a trail of kindness or a scar of discontent?
Anon.
Thought --- ‘Pleasant words are like a honeycomb , sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.’ Proverbs 16: 24
One kind act will teach more love of God than a thousand sermons !!
The western run the big one is still to be done as illness has prevented me from going out to do Mothers' day. I need to remember that God's timing is always perfect and right. I do get withdrawal symptoms setting in when I haven't seen them for a while. It is hard when the mind is willing but the body is not keeping up. Anyway we just need to keep looking up ... holding His hand ... Waiting for Him to get it all sorted which He can do a whole better than we ever could do.
Priscilla Gaston
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