It always amazes me what happens when we truly invite God into our day. He actually does work miracles big and small. (As a long-time woman of faith, this should not surprise me the way it does; but, nonetheless, I’m awed anew each time.)
Case in point: In my day job, I am a Volunteer Manager. I had been struggling with what to do about Sam*, one of our longtime volunteers. He has dementia and was really starting to falter. His volunteer job was pushing people in wheelchairs from place to place within the hospital. I hated to pull him out of this role because he loved it so much; but, for his own safety, I had to. I prayed about it and asked God to go before me when I talked to Sam* about changing his volunteer job. It worked. Sam* responded well to my suggestion that we move him to a desk job. (Small victory!) But, even in his new desk assignment, he was struggling.
“What now?” I prayed. “Help me Lord. Sam is so sweet and tender hearted, I don’t want to hurt his feelings, but what should I do?”
Yesterday, Sam didn’t show up for his volunteer job. This was highly unusual as he’s extremely dependable and always early. It turned out his family had moved him to a retirement home. Later, Sam called to tell me of his new place and said he won’t be able to volunteer anymore. This was a huge blessing. Sam will come back one more time for a “retirement celebration.” He was able to leave with his dignity intact, and I didn’t have to remove him.
I am in awe of God and praise Him for caring enough to get involved in the little things of my life.
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Very Cool Debbie, Very Cool. I’m glad that this work out the way it did.
Thanks Sherry! Your post made my day!! 🙂
Good for Sam and you. You are really alot like me, aren’t you. I hate it when I hurt someone’s feelings and then I worry about it. You are a good person in every way. Daddy and I are so proud of you. Keep up the good work. Hugs, Mom