Five Minute Friday: See

Joining with Five Minute Friday sponsored by Lisa-Jo Baker. On each Friday, Lisa-Jo posts a one word prompt and for five minutes we join together as an international community to write what the prompt brings to mind. No rewrite, no editing just letting the words flow from our hearts.

Today's prompt is See. 

Five Minute Friday

In returning to live in my parents' house I could see clearly where my mom would need me. The effects of the disease  were visible and demanding of immediate and constant attention. I almost knew before hand what I would need to do for her. What I did not see was how much my dad needed me here as well. I could see him visibly relax as I took on those everyday tasks of getting mom out of bed, to take her meds or to eat that often turned into a battle of wills.  I can also see where he needs to me to help him see it is ok for almost 80 year old men to let go of some things like  trying to shovel the driveway after a 15 in snowfall.  I can also see now where God has been gracious to push me past my reluctance to return home because I cannot now think of any place else I’d rather be.

Recaptured: Winter Beauty

It's been almost 20 years since I was home in winter. 

I had forgotten how beautiful icicles outside of my bedroom window could be.

Recaptured. The appreciation of winter beauty..

Sunday Community: A Prayer for the New Year

create in me 

a clean heart,  o lord

 and renew a right spirit

 within me

(Psalm 51:10)

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