The
other day an earthquake of rather strong magnitude shook us at about 4:30 am. I am usually awake at that time, but amazingly
I was asleep. My mom opened my door and
came over to me. She said, “It’s scary!” I became aware of the quake. I thought I better comfort my mom who was
frightened. I reached over and kissed
her, and rubbed her back. I told her,
“It’s okay.” She hugged me and went back
to her bed. It was a unique moment to
care for my mom who is more often my care giver. It reminded me that I am now an adult who
must step up and take my responsibility to offer care to those who need it. My parents may come to a time they need my
help. I can now take the time and learn
how to give care. I have had a good
model in my parents who not only care for me but others as well. If I follow
their model and pray as I go I may become a useful tool.
I
am working to be all God wants me to be and certainly part of that is being a
helper to my parents as they age.
