You’ve heard it said, or likely even said it yourself at some point in your life.
“That gift was a such a Godsend.”
“What a Godsend that event was, so unexpected, but so appreciated.”
A Literal, Physical, Personal Godsend
Shirley and I have said something very similar scores and scores of times over the past nineteen months. We’ve said it, sincerely, about our daughter, Marie.
“Marie, you are a literal, physical, personal Godsend for us!”
Nineteen months ago, on June 4, 2021, Shirley suffered her hemorrhagic stroke. That same night, our adult daughter, Marie, moved back in with us. Marie sacrificed her personal time, her job, her career, her income, her personal freedom, her personal space, and so much more, to move back in and provide care for her Mom. Marie has been,
“Jesus with skin on.”
Marie has been for both Shirley and me our own personal soul caregiver, encourager, biblical counselor, hope-giver, and so much more. Marie has wept with us. Marie has rejoiced with us. Marie has laughed with us. Marie has been our dear adult friend as our dear adult daughter.
Marie has been Shirley’s at-home physical therapist, her at-home occupational therapist.
Living and Loving Like
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