Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Love found me


When I'm alone, when I'm down
When I'm in trouble, where there is no sound
It seems all so hopeless, it seems so unfair
Is there an answer? I'm unaware
I fall on my knees, I said a little prayer
Hoping that the Jesus I know
Would show me when and where
I listen and I wait, hearing nothing but the air
I can't keep on running, there's just so much to bear

Where can I find meaning, I have lost my way
Where can I find reason, the strength to live this day?
I search beyond the mountain
I look deep in the sea
I wish that I found something
I wish that I found me
As I open my eyes, tears fell down my cheek
I saw that dusty big old book, once gave light to things I seek
Remembering the good and the bad times
I thought I was alone
The words: "I gave My life for you, child"
on that rugged tree of love

Love gives me the meaning
Love shows me the way
Love gives me the reason, the strength to live this day
Love beyond the mountain
deeper than the sea
Love gives me that something
This love has found me

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Because these things cannot be put off till 'some other time'...

Came across an old article which is worth sharing with all today, do read on and be blessed...

Date with a Woman
After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie... She said, I love you but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.

The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been a widow for 19 years, but the demands of my work and my three children had made it possible to visit her only occasionally.

That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie.

'What's wrong, are you well?' she asked. My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news.

'I thought that it would be pleasant to be with you,' I responded.

'Just the two of us.'

She thought about it for a moment, and then said, 'I would like that very much...'

That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up I was a bit nervous.

When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited in the door with her coat on... She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary.

She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel's.

'I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed, 'she said, as she got into the car. 'They can't wait to hear about our meeting'. We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady.

After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Large print. Half way through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips.,

'It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small,' she said. 'Then it's time that you relax and let me return the favor,' I responded.

During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation - nothing extraordinary, but catching up on recent events of each other's life..

We talked so much that we missed the movie...

As we arrived at her house later, she said, 'I'll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you.' I agreed.

'How was your dinner date?' asked my wife when I got home.

'Very nice. Much more so than I could have imagined,' I answered.

A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didn't have time to do anything for her.

Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place mother and I had dined.

An attached note said: 'I paid this bill in advance. I wasn't sure that I could be there; but nevertheless, I paid for two plates - one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me.

I love you, son.'

At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: 'I LOVE YOU!' and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve. Nothing in life is more important than God and your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be put off till 'some other time.'