Her piercing scream cut right through the sunshine as I whipped around to see what had happened. There was my sweet mother stretched out on the concrete and my heart immediately went to my throat. A thoughts flooded my brain. Had she hit her head? How bad was it? Was she going to be O.K.? Countless other things traversed my brain at a rapid rate while I pulled out my phone to call my dad who was nearby in the park. In moments he was there with me trying to help her off of the slick wet floor. She was unable to walk and her wrist was deformed into a position that made me feel sick.
It’s been a week now since my mum fell and broke her wrist and fractured her pelvis. She’s going to be O.K. and for that I am immensely thankful. Yet, I’ve been thinking a lot about how fragile life is. Besides Jesus I love my parents more than anything. They are my best friends and so dear to me. The thought of losing them makes me shudder and feel horrible. On that day that she fell though I was reminded once again that my hope must be in something else. Someone else actually. That someone is Jesus. No matter what happens God still sits on the throne and he is good. Even if he would have taken my mom to be with him last week he would still be good. I’m grateful he didn’t ask me to walk through that right now. Today please tell the people that you love how you feel about them. Serve those around you with joy and enjoy the gifts all around you. They are there. Are you looking for them?
Today I am thankful for: great doctors/nurses, nice new hospital rooms, fresh cut garden flowers, the opportunity to watch the Olympics, my family, “my” kids in India, a personal relationship with Jesus. I could go on and on because the grace of God is unending.
I’m so sorry to hear of what happen to your dear Mom, thanks God for keeping her of
hurting her head, I’m praying for her and the family, may God’s Grace and His peace fill your hearts, and hope that her recovery may be soon and complete. Love
Thank you Rosie! Really appreciate your prayers.
We’re praying for your mom.
Thank you! Very much appreciated. 🙂
How is your mom now? Thanks for letting us know so we can pray for her.
On a side note, what is your favorite event to watch in the olympics?
Mmmm, she’s still in pain but thankfully she’s had her surgery so her wrist can heal. I so appreciate your prayers friend.
I love that you asked that. 🙂 That’s a tough question for a girl that always waits anxiously for the Olympics to begin! Let’s see…womens gymnastics is definitely up there at the top, but so is diving and swimming. Then again I just like it all! But probably the gymnastics… 😉 And, and, and… Anyways. What’s your favorite?
Gymnastics hands down but also women’s beach volleyball and diving. I am passionate about the olympics. 😛
Ooo those too! And I know exactly what you mean. I’m exhausted from staying up every night to make sure I don’t miss something… ::guilty look::
Oh my goodness, that is really upsetting! I have lived all my life in a large family where accidents are inevitable. I know what it is like to hear a scream, or see a loved one in distress. That moment of terror is not pleasant.
I am so glad your mom is OK, and I will be praying for her to get better. Blessings on your family Elaini.
Yes, it was scary. Obviously you know what it is like…unfortunately.
Thank you Grace! It is really is a blessing to know that people are praying for her. 🙂