\u201cVery truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.\u201d John 21:18<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Louise and I were in Chicago last week for her parent\u2019s 75th wedding anniversary. It was incredibly moving. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the morning of their renewal of vows, Louise was helping her mother with her hair and makeup. Louise\u2019s mom Josephine (93) asked if I would help get her husband Angelo (96) dressed. I looked at Angelo and asked if he was okay with that. He shrugged his shoulders a bit, smiled and said, \u201cSure.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The above scripture rattled around in my head, while I assisted him. As I knelt down to put on his socks and shoes, I thought about Jesus washing his disciple\u2019s feet. I was emotionally and spiritually touched, but somehow managed to hold back my tears. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was humbled and yet so honored by this opportunity God had bestowed on me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Will I allow someone else to dress me when I am too old to do so? Have I asked God for the opportunity to dress someone who is unable to do it for themselves?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Absorbing God\u2019s Word \u201cVery truly I tell you, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you … Continue reading