For my third challenge I contacted my aunt who I haven't talked to for 13 years, other members of my family have tried to fix the relationship but I have not. I thought that she was the one who cut off all contact, so if she wanted to reunite our relationship then she would make the first move, but as an act of grace I emailed her and invited her to my Valentine’s Day party on Saturday. As of today I have not heard anything back from her so I don't have a lot to report, but I do feel good that I contacted her. Forgiveness has a way of washing your soul and spirit and making you feel uplifted. I hope she reaches back because mended fences are better than broken ones. I will update you later when I have more information. The next challenge is I want you to call your local nursing home and set up a time to be a friendly visitor, if you can go visit tomorrow then even better and try to pick a patient that doesn’t receive a lot of visitors. Good Luck and God Bless.
Loving God ,
there are times in each life
when there is no one .
no one with whom to share
a word ,
a laugh ,
a sad remembrance ,
a gentle touch ,
a fond embrace ,
a kiss of love .
bless each one who suffers
from such loneliness .
enrich life with a friend
or gentle stranger
who will spend a moment
noticing
and loving .
in those times
Your love shines through ,
the world is reborn ,
and Christ is known .
so be it !
amen .
by Vienna Cobb Anderson
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Well.... here's a challenge I can say I did - except I already did it- you know my facebook whim with auntie.... well she is coming to Ma's next Saturday at 10 - so you should have a good update for your blog!!! Can't wait to hear how the nursing home goes! Love you lots!!
Even if you don't hear from Auntie or she is unable to come; I'm proud you took the step toward frogiveness. I believe unforgiveness is like taking poison hoping your enemy will die. Also, who knows where this step will lead? God put it on your heart for a reason...
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