Lou was a wonderful man! He was interesting, educated, and had one of the kindest hearts of anyone I knew. At a time when I was not overly lovable, he loved me anyway. Never did he speak meanly or look down on me. And, he could have.
When I saw him, he would sit and listen. I was always amazed that he remembered things from the times I had visited before. And, I would sit and listen to him, too- I mean really listen, not the half listening that we all sometimes do. He taught me so much just by telling me stories of his life and by being an example of kindness. He always seemed to find the good in me.
Who was he? He was my grandma's "friend". They dated- although I don't think they called it that since they were in their 80's and 90's- until my grandma passed away. I would visit them both and then when she passed away I visited him. They would come to watch me play tennis and he gave me rides several times when I had to go some place that was quite a distance away.
Several times, I was struggling financially when my son was young. I was down to practically nothing. I never told him that, but somehow he knew. And, when nobody was looking, he handed me a $20 bill. I tried to refuse, but knew it was my only hope at the time so I ended up taking it. I always thought to myself that someday I would make up for that.
He isn't here. I'm very sad for that. The last year of his life I didn't get to see him as much because of his daughter. But, I have to think he knew how much I loved him and what an impact he had on me. What he never knew was the me I am now. And, for that I'm sad. I try to help others and now that I am no longer struggling financially as I was, I try to thank him by giving to random people who are struggling as I was. It's the only thing I can think of.
So, I have to say that he is part of what made me the way I am today. His kindness impacted me and gave me something to work towards. And, his unconditional love was an example to follow. Some people don't understand me, saying I'm too nice or that I should be harder on some people. Unfortunately, they never met Lou! Then they would understand.
So, where was God today? Today would have been his birthday. So, today I'm thanking God for the blessing He gave so many about 100 years ago. And, I am reminded of the example he was and the hope he gave.
Blessings,
Jennifer
When I saw him, he would sit and listen. I was always amazed that he remembered things from the times I had visited before. And, I would sit and listen to him, too- I mean really listen, not the half listening that we all sometimes do. He taught me so much just by telling me stories of his life and by being an example of kindness. He always seemed to find the good in me.
Who was he? He was my grandma's "friend". They dated- although I don't think they called it that since they were in their 80's and 90's- until my grandma passed away. I would visit them both and then when she passed away I visited him. They would come to watch me play tennis and he gave me rides several times when I had to go some place that was quite a distance away.
Several times, I was struggling financially when my son was young. I was down to practically nothing. I never told him that, but somehow he knew. And, when nobody was looking, he handed me a $20 bill. I tried to refuse, but knew it was my only hope at the time so I ended up taking it. I always thought to myself that someday I would make up for that.
He isn't here. I'm very sad for that. The last year of his life I didn't get to see him as much because of his daughter. But, I have to think he knew how much I loved him and what an impact he had on me. What he never knew was the me I am now. And, for that I'm sad. I try to help others and now that I am no longer struggling financially as I was, I try to thank him by giving to random people who are struggling as I was. It's the only thing I can think of.
So, I have to say that he is part of what made me the way I am today. His kindness impacted me and gave me something to work towards. And, his unconditional love was an example to follow. Some people don't understand me, saying I'm too nice or that I should be harder on some people. Unfortunately, they never met Lou! Then they would understand.
So, where was God today? Today would have been his birthday. So, today I'm thanking God for the blessing He gave so many about 100 years ago. And, I am reminded of the example he was and the hope he gave.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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