Footprints' Memory

When my mother left us to life eternal on June 21, 2013 after suffering from vasculitis and eventually from cancer, I experienced "letting go" as the hardest part to deal with in life.  It seemed there was once again a "cutting of the umbilical cord" that tied me with her.  And, just like an infant, I have to grapple on living after such a strong detachment.  At times, tears would well-out whenever you miss the milk of her comfort, the touch of her hands, the smiles in her eyes, and the maternal strength she had shown.  Now the only thing I could do is to just look up, assured that she’s now with God, happily looking at us from heaven.

CHALLENGE

It is a leap of faith to let go and let God when the reality of death comes!

WALK WITH THE LORD

Eternal rest grant unto the soul of our mother, O Lord.  And let your perpetual light shine upon her.  May she and all the faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

WALK WITH THE WORD

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.  (1 Peter 1:3)

Footprints' Disposition

Kathrina, my niece, is suffering from 'neurofibroma with cafe au lai'.  It started at her teenage and now she's 29.  Days passes, her pain intensifies and sometimes a dose or two of her pain medicines do not help much, but silently she just bears it.  Mostly confined in a wheelchair, she's totally dependent on her family's help.  Yet with these conditions, her sense of humors never suffers; and this disposition even influences others.  

CHALLENGE
We often drag our feet if things don't go our way or if we are in a situation we don't like much. As a result, not only the situation suffers but we too suffer.

WALK WITH THE LORD
Lord Jesus, I pray for Kathrina and all those who are sick. Being chosen to walk the path of sufferings, in union with You, may they realize the values and merits of bearing their illness, not only for themselves but for others too. Amen.

WALK WITH THE WORD
Rejoice to the extent that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that when His glory is revealed you may also rejoice exultantly. (1 Peter 4:13)