My sister is one of the best people I know, she is pure and simple, giving, unselfish and kind. Over these days and nights I’ve been with her recently I find myself a little bit mad at God. Who in the world is up there picking and choosing who should suffer? Did they forget to take inventory here on earth of the good guys-cuz they are dwindling fast. I so wish I could submit a list of those who should replace her cancer riddled body…why can’t I?
Even in her fragile pale state she makes me a better person and lifts my spirits. It’s not fair I scream to the wind. Then the Holy Spirit gently reminds me-life’s not fair my child. Well….somebody needs to work on that.
This morning while brushing my teeth, I thought to myself-God never ever promised us a rose garden. Oh He did deliver the breathtaking roses, but the bush is covered with thorns. My sister is a peach rose and cancer is her thorns, and I can’t cut them off. He promises us eternal joy and peace with Him and suffering while we are here, but God walks with us, carries us, keeps our tears in a bottle and loves us every step of the way.
Mom, sis and I do devotions at night before bedtime, one evening will be carved into my memory forever. We decided to start a little book someone had given her, “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young, so sis picked it up. She put on her glasses and began reading the introduction to ME as tired as she was. Her words floated off her lips straight to my heart. Her voice was steady and strong and sweet as she read page after page of Sarah’s miraculous story. It moved me and I had to bow my head so I would not cry-it was the fact that SHE was serving me from her hospital at home bed that shook me to my core. I came for rest from my worries and the Lord used my sister as the vessel to serve and honor me. Those moments she read to me were pure love, sisterly love. Thank you Jesus for giving us that time, it was precious and priceless. A rose amoung the thorns.
2 Thessalonians 3:16 “Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way.”
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