Well God did the blessing but free cycle was the messenger.
MJ and I have decided to use a real tree this year. We have a nice fake but I hate it. It does not smell like Christmas to me. So we decided on a real one.
Anyway last week I saw a lady asking for a fake tree. Her daughter is not well, depressed or such and the lady felt perhaps a tree would help, but could not afford one.
So after consulting MJ, I offered her ours. We can replace it easy enough after the new year if we want to.
When we took it down last year we left lights on it. We lucked into a huge supply of lights at a church sale a couple years ago, and still have at least 2 boxes unopened.
The lady emailed but instead of the usually thanks got it, she told about setting it up and how nice it is with the lights on it.
She sounded so happy it made me smile.
We ourselves are facing several temporary challenges right now. The doc actually said I am under too much stress... but this lady took time to let me know I had helped her and hopefully helped her daughter as well.
Words can not express what that gesture did for my mind set this day. I have a lot to do and a lot of pain to handle while doing it (had a semi bad fall at work yesterday) but her note lifted some of the ache from my shoulders.
Isn't it funny how though my situation is unchanged at this moment, I can feel better because some one else feels better?
Isn't it awesome how God uses us in the unaware moments when we do something that to us is no big deal but to some one else it can change their outlook?
The tree will not be missed by us, nor the lights yet it made her so happy, better, she says her daughter is interested in it! All because we decided to change a small thing in our celebration this year.
May God allow you all to see the blessings you share in the small things you do.
That is a beautiful post! I love how the lady not only took the time to thank you but to share her story with you....that is the best gift ever.
ReplyDeleteI have no doubt that you are under too much stress, dear friend, but the fall at work makes us all nervous for you, are you alright? ((hug))...me thinks you should heed the Dr and slow down a bit? *ducking to avoid a slap* giggle.
We must chat soon when you have time.
Hugs and kisses
Ma TK
This is so sweet, Mel. I'm so glad that you were able to bless someone with your tree. I'm sorry to hear that you're under so much stress and now dealing with the fall on top of it doesn't help, I'm sure. I'll be remembering you in prayer today. Hope you recover from that fall soon!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful post, isn't that what life led my the Spirit is all about. God so often opens up the windows of heaven to bless us in ways the minster to the needs in our life, when we are obedient to His prompting in our own life. Your "giving" of the tree, opened the door to a simple , grateful "Thank-You" message that blessed your heart and relieved some of the stress. Praying for you sweetie and beliving all of God's best for you always.
Love & Hugs, Ella