A Need to be Needed

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Grandma broke down and cried today. She was trying to change a light bulb and was so short of breath that she had to sit. I told her that I would be glad to help her, and she got teary. She said that it's so frustrating to want to be able to do things, and to not be able to do them. I wrapped my arms around her, and held her close. I told her that I loved her and that she was here for a reason. We are here to help her do whatever she needs.

I sat. I rubbed lotion on her feet, that I'm sure seemed like ointment on a wound. I lovingly put her stockings on her, and replaced the shoes on her feet. I served Christ by serving her.

I sat. We talked. I didn't do laundry, or make my bed, but I served, none the less. She needed me. By lunch time, she was fine. Chatting and joking, and feeling much better.

I prayed about Grandma this afternoon. What can she do? She needs something! AHA!!!!

I asked Autumn to take a large crochet hook and a ball of yarn into Grandma's room this evening. I asked her to tell Grandma that if she were willing to learn, she could make a baby blanket that could be donated to Project Linus. I thought she might resist, but she didn't! I was so happy!

She worked on a chain, and then started working into the chain. We chatted while she worked, and she seemed so happy! A purpose! Grandma has always enjoyed helping others, and she loves babies! She had to stop after while because her hands were cramping, but she seemed excited to be able to participate in something that the girls and I have been doing.

Praise the Lord for answered prayer!


1 Timothy 5:3-8

• 3.
• Honor widows who are truly widows.

• 4.
• But if a widow has children or grandchildren, let them first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.

• 5.
• She who is truly a widow, left all alone, has set her hope on God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day,

• 6.
• but she who is self-indulgent is dead even while she lives.

• 7.
• Command these things as well, so that they may be without reproach.

• 8.
• But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.