Thank you brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews, in-laws, other relatives and friends, my three sons, daughter- in -law, grandchildren, my father. THANK YOU., you touched my life!
"Have you thanked the people God sent to care for you lately?" This is the reflection of Leila Santiago of Kerygma in today's BIBLE reading.
Oftentimes, we do'nt verbalize our gratitude to the people we love, assuming they know it already.
This is my mistake! We can't hear people's thoughts. We are not God nor an angel assigned to us given by GOD that gift to hear our thoughts to help we us if we call on GOD to help us. AN excerpt of KERYGMA'S Bible Reading for the day:
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My Miriams
Then his sister asked Pharaoh’s daughter, “Shall I go and call one of the Hebrew women to nurse the child for you?” – Exodus 2:7
The upside to being an only child is I didn’t have to share things. These are lines I never had to say or hear: “I won’t wear Ate’s old
Hello Kitty T-shirt” (regarding hand-me-downs to a younger brother).
“One for you, two for me” (of goodies and treats being divided by an
older sibling). “Get out of the bathroom; you’ve been there for two
hours!” (While banging on the door.)
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downside is the same thing — there’s nobody to share things with. No
sister to share secrets with, no brother to watch over me, no one to
help with family burdens and decision-making.
When
I joined my community, my biggest blessing was gaining a brood of
brothers and sisters. I’ve got sisters to consult about problems and who
give me lovely birthday surprises. I’ve got brothers who make sure I
get home safely and who pray with me for my children.
As
Moses’ mother sent his sister, Miriam, to watch over him, God sent my
community siblings to care for me. Like Miriam, they run back with
prayers to a loving Father who provides the nurturing I need. Lella Santiago (mirellasantiago@yahoo.com)
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REFLECTION:
Have you thanked the people God sent to care for you lately?
Father God, I praise and thank You for Your never-ending care.
image from INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES
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