Wednesday, June 29, 2005
A LADY NAMED ALICE
A LADY NAMED ALICE
Contributed by Marion Smith
Jun 29, 2005
Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go.
She had to move from her spacious home, her friendly neighborhood, her
nearby church and all that was familiar to her when her husband died.
It was time to live in a high rise apt. for the elderly- independent
living area. The move was difficult for her, but she asked God to help
her in this trying time. What would she do without her garden to tend,
neighbors to talk to, the activities at the church and all else that
was familiar to her? Please, Lord, she said, give me a passion for
something.
On the other side of the building were the accommodations for those who
needed assisted living. Their living quarters consisted of a bedroom
and a bathroom. Their meals were served to them, pills distributed
promptly, clothes laundered , personal needs tended to and the area
kept clean and neat. What was missing was interaction with people .
Conversations and laughter did not permeate the halls of the assisted
living area.
One day Alice walked from one side of the building to the other, to
visit a friend who went to assisted living after a stroke. She became
aware of the need there- a touch of a hand, someone to be a good
listener, someone who cared about the individual. She asked God,"Is
this the place you want me to serve, Lord?" It seems His answer was
yes, for before long her visits turned into full time ministry for
those folks. She ate meals with them, wrote notes for them, discussed
family photos with them, pray with them, and most of all- listened to
them. She was a friend to each God put in her path.
Isn't it wonderful that God can use us- no matter our age, race, color
or creed. His will use our hands, feet and hearts to serve others - if
only we would ask Him.
Marion Smith
noles65@aol.com
PRAYER
"Lord Jesus, grant this day, to direct and sanctify, to rule and
govern our hearts and bodies, so that all our thoughts, words and
deeds may be according to your Father's law and thus may we be saved
and protected through your mighty help."
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