A Useful Tool

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.