I hope and trust this post finds you all having a great day and with great anticipation looking forward to this Memorial Day weekend.
Well, I promised if others shared their stories I would share them with all of you. With out delay, and with my deepest apologies because I later learned that they had sent them to me prior to last weeks "Happy Friday," here you go.
BL shared the following:
My wife and I have been blessed with two amazing children - a boy and a girl. We have often talked about more, but conception has been a major hurdle for us, even with the two we do have. Two weeks ago, we learned that my wife was pregnant, however she immediately started having the symptoms of a miscarriage. The news from her doctor was bittersweet in that we were told that she was carrying twins, but it appears that one of them did miscarry. Earlier this week the symptoms returned and we feared that she may be losing the second. The example of Christlike service came in two ways this week. First, the out flowing love and support from friends and family towards my wife and our family was overwhelming (in a great way). But the second was what truly inspired me to increase my efforts in all aspects. The way that my wife, while going through the mental, emotional and physical trials that she has, did not miss a beat in her devotion to helping our family and others. Her positive attitude brought comfort to both me and her, as well as those that are worried about her. She was determined to find the silver lining in this trial of her life, and I believe that she's at peace with whatever news she receives at her next appointment. I am following her lead - It generally leads in the right direction. I love that our daughter is watching my wife's actions and hopefully taking note for when her turn as wife and mother arrives (in due time of course...). I hope that my son learns from her the qualities he wants in a wife, and the mother of his children.
I hope this story, in some way, inspires and provides hope to the reader(s) - Thank you for letting me share.
And AC shared:
To really be intentional about seeing the needs of others! I share this story not because I was able to help one in need, but because I was able to witness kindness, amazing how your Friday messages seem to resonate immediately. I witnessed this the day before your message. I was on my way to go meet my wife downtown, a route I don’t take often, as I like avoiding traffic. I was northbound in the inside lane of a N/S six lane road intersecting a four lane E/W road when I spotted a small Benji type dog running southbound crossing the E/W road. We were on a red light and fortunately the traffic on the four lane road was light and the little guy made it across safely. I could see the southbound traffic could easily see him in their lane whenever the light turned green, so I was cautiously optimistic they would slow for him and let him get off the road. Then for reasons unknown he decided to turn eastbound crossing our 3 lanes just as the light was turning green. I was behind a couple of cars and boxed in on the right, but everyone else could see what was going on and did not move, unfortunately the far right lane was open and I could see a large black, lifted, big wheeled, blacked out windows - type truck coming up on the right, timing the green light perfectly, there was no way the driver was going to see the dog before it was too late, heck he probably won’t even stop to see what happened. I wanted to avert my eyes to what was about to happen, the look and style of truck had prejudiced me towards the occupants; there was no hope for the dog. Then it happened. The truck, sensing all was not right with no cars moving slowed down, the dog appeared right in front of him and they were able to stop. About that time the traffic was moving as the dog cleared the roadway and I was contemplating what Kevin had written about, turning around and trying to help the little guy out, sadly I don’t think I would have. I was then further humbled when the big black truck turned right and the passenger jumped out to rescue the little guy who was scraggly, scared and needed help desperately. I felt so guilty about having prejudged the occupants, I couldn’t see the driver because of the dark tint on the windows, but the young man that jumped out was not someone who looked the guardian angel type by any means, yet he was. So many lessons learned in such a short time. God gives us opportunities to live, learn and be better people, it is a great challenge, I hope to step up the next time around.
To all the Dad's out there, I came across this quote this week and man did it ever challenge my spirit!
"A successful father will produce a child greater than himself." - Unknown
Please don't hesitate to contact me if there is ever anything I can do for you or your families. I will always be willing to help you any way I can. Also, if your spirit is ever convicted to share something, please get it to me and I will be sure to share it.
Have a great day, a wonderful weekend and please cherish your precious families.
Kev
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