Growth in the Ranks

As I read Merrym's last few entries, I couldn't help but see the spiritual growth in my sister. She now turns to God in every instance and has learned to see the positive, not the negative. She also finds every opportunity to share God's love with her family and with others. I love the way she was comforting her son and his family. There was a day when we were the ones trying to comfort her and point out the positive.

I can see that Merrym has came to grips with her disability. Does this mean that she will never say "Why Me?" again. Absolutely not, but she has grown to the point she is not as self-centered, but is others-centered.

I am also proud of Asab, who took on the responsibility of taking his mother on vacation. He could have said, "I have Michelle and my two sons to take care of, Mom will just put a damper on our trip." Instead, he started several months ahead getting Merrym excited about going on a real vacation. He kept her excited about the trip, by involving her in the on-going progress of planning, until the time came for the trip. I feel that as I am getting older and it is harder for me to take care of Merrrym, Asab has grown into a young man, willing to take care of his mom.

I also appreciate Michelle. She could be the kind of person, who would not want to take an extra person on their trip or be embarrassed by Merrym's disability, but instead she has accepted Merrym, as though she were her own mother.

God, you are so good. I know when I am not able to take care of Merrym any longer, she will be well taken care of.

Children honor your parents, for this pleases the Lord.

Colossians 3:20

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