Ive been thinking and praying about Uncle Lin on and off for most of the day. Ive been thinking about my mother.. and her determination that he would not spend his final days in a nursing home. My grandmother Rachel, who did not listen to the doctors or the nay sayers; but, to God. I am the product of some phenomenal women, a God fearing, loving family. For in the midst of our dysfunction, we function. We function because the fear and love of God is instilled in us. It is imbedded deep in our spiritual DNA; and even when we fight it.. or try to ignore it, some part of it comes through. Uncle Lin was not supposed to live beyond childhood. He was never supposed to walk, talk or be able to take care of himself on any level; but he has. There were mornings when I would go to his room; and he would be out of bed, diligently trying to get to the bathroom or family room; because a part of him would not accept that he could no longer walk. No matter what we would say to him about not getting out of the bed, for weeks, he would still try to get out on his own. He never, as long as he was able, took a bite of food without first thanking God. Thats what was instilled in him a faith, love, and relationship with God that is enduring and non conditional. Even, now, as he lays in the hospital, he is defiant. They expected him to transition last night; but, he is enduring, holding on, letting us know that God is in Control; and not man. I end with a paraphased verse of his favorite song. Lord help him to hold out.. Until his day has come.. Amen
Posted on: Tue, 25 Nov 2014 01:22:31 +0000
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