Monday, September 14, 2009

Caring

I had the distinct privilege of sitting and holding the hand of a best friend yesterday. She is in the process of leaving this life and she is holding fast. Her husband tenderly and lovingly cares for her. His gentleness is touching and her complete reliance on him is beautiful to see. Some people have the capacity of physically caring for others. They are truly blessed with a God given gift. Those of us who are lucky enough to see that caring are blessed. Those who are cared for by them are doubly blessed. God gives us all special people in our lives...people to care for us...to care for us in a way others can't. That is a true gift and they pour out grace to those they touch. Sometimes it is a mother, a father, a sibling, a friend, an aquaintance, a nurse or a stranger. They all use the gift of love and compassion and caring that God gave them. Bless them.