I bought a small book in 1995 that I've read again and again. Autumn Wisdom was written for and about people who've basically forgotten, the Aged. Richard Morgan shares some wonderful thoughts that people in nursing homes have shared with him through the past years. It is packed full of words of wisdom.
Since I do a devotional at a rest home each month, I want to say something that will help the residents cope with hope. That's why I share some of the thoughts from this tiny book from time to time. Last night as I was turning through it when apiece of paper fell out onto my lap. When I read it, I started crying. Let me tell you why I would cry.
This thin paper had a hand written note on it which read: John, I have enjoyed this very much. I should apologize for keeping it so long. But how could I have read it "three times" if I had not kept it. I have enjoyed it and compared my life to it except mine on a smaller scale. I wonder how it will be in HEAVEN!!I am planning on going. Glory!! JLC (over) I turned the page... I will be looking for you.
I re-read it while tears flowed down my face because a year ago yesterday dad was buried after a long life of 96 years. It amazes me that I hadn't seen this small book with such wonderful words of life before now. I think it's because I had put it away with others books that dad had had while he was in a rest home during his Autumn years sharing words of wisdom with those there. Of all days for me to pick it up again, I couldn't have picked a better day. But then, maybe I didn't pick the day or the book. Maybe my dad or my Heavenly Father placed it in my hands and my heart just when I needed it most. Talk about, Wonderful Words of Life!! Wow!
By the way, Morgan wrote a book after he settled into a rest home himself a few years ago. It's entitled, Settling In. I wish Dad had read it as well before he got Settled Into Heaven.
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Very special, Dad. Thanks for sharing it the way you did.
Maybe my dad or my Heavenly Father placed it in my hands and my heart just when I needed it most.
I know just what you mean. We lost our older daughter last year, and at times I've needed it most, God has sent signs to me that remind me that she is with Him. The most common sign we see are sun rays. They are too perfectly timed not to be from God's heart to ours!
John, that is beautiful! Isn't it amazing how God "sneaks" in and out of our lives, placing little diamonds in our path.
Thanks for sharing.
Well said friend. Thanks.
That is great. Thank you.
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