The call came in at 5 a.m.; but I didn't get to the phone quick enough to answer it, so I called the number back, not knowing who would answer. The man who answered the phone said, “Trina?” It took me a second to realize who it was because I was still partly asleep and who answers their phone saying the callers name?
My friends were at the hospital in labor with their sixth blessing, who was coming a little quicker than anticipated and they needed someone to be with the first five blessings so they could welcome him together. Glad to be close enough to help, I went over and sat with the boys in the waiting room until their aunt could arrive. What a joyous occasion.
Before leaving I was able to visit with my friends a few moments and they asked if I could bring holy communion to them. I promised to return and as the little guy burst into the world very shortly after 7 a.m. I took holy communion to them before our 10 a.m. Mass. We read the Gospel for the day together and then I left to attend Mass.
As I was praying before Mass the Gospel I'd just read with my friends, The Good Samaritan, came to my mind and I was just filled with love for our Lord for allowing me to live that Gospel.
In his homily our priest talked about the Gospel and said the good samaritan was truly following Jesus' second greatest command, to love our neighbor as ourselves. Again, it just really struck me what a great blessing God had given me and I was so grateful that I cooperated with Him to be His hands, feet, eyes, etc.
God created us for good and when we strive to live Godly lives and cooperate with His plan for us, beautiful things happen.
2 comments:
You are such a beautiful,loving soul.
It is a lot about being available for the Lord. "Here I am Lord, use me according to your will" is a frequent prayer of my heart. You are a blessing and will continue to be because you are so available to others.
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