Today while eating friends with colleagues of mine I felt so blessed.  However, I consider them not only colleagues, but my very good and dear friends.  We worked together for so many years as a team.  We worked cohesively in every aspect, and always for the betterment of the residents in the nursing home. 

I am thankful to God for so many things, each and every day of my life.  For the past present and future…But, today I felt the blessings in abundance.  These wonderful ladies whom I worked with so closely brought such joy into my heart.

The Director Of Nursing, Kate-is a complete joy and a beautiful lady inside and out. As the Director of Administration and Social Services, so we were always conferring in our given roles.  She and I worked side-by-side so closely for over ten years.  And, we worked according to God’s plan. Helping those who “lost their voice” and “independence.”  The other lady, Marie – another complete joy and beautiful inside and out…was the Director of Human Resources and now currently the right-hand to the Administrator.  She is still working at the same place that I hired her so many years ago.  And still doing a dynamic job.

Even though we no longer work together in the same capacity…Kate has since retired.  And, I am no longer working at that facility, we still feel as if time stood still each time we meet.  We spend time reminiscing about the “old days” and the fun and chaos that was part of our daily working lives.  The tears, frustration, and the joy that encompassed that atmosphere. I am so thrilled the Lord blessed me with my calling.  The elderly.  Thank You Lord.

It was all part of God’s plan. All part of His perfect timing, preordaining our steps…bringing us into our realm of where we should be according to His plans.  NOT ours, but His. 

We all meet at least four times a year…we catch up and speak about the great days.  Some of our friends that were part of this circle have since joined the Father.  My best friend Barbara…the Director of Therapeutic Activities who was a gift from God as well.  And so many others, Peggy-a beautiful and kind Assistant Director of Nursing, and Jeremy. They have all gone on and are living with our Father now, creating their own kind of music according to His purpose in that dimension now.  We miss them and will cherish them always.

God blesses us with so many things in life and most times we are too busy to realize it.  Stop and take the time to thank Him.  Look up and smile and know He has His hands all over your heart as He guides you, and leads you. 

We sharpened each others countenance today.  We upheld our tradition and faith according to God and His plan.  We keep treasures that He gave us and welcome those to come. We give Him thanks for all He is and all He has done and continues to do. 

It was a beautiful day out, laughing and speaking with old friends. And, it was God’s day.  And, we celebrated it and grasped the miracle of friendship in our hearts as we all gave thanks.

Who knows how long we will be able to meet…God willing many more years, but whatever it is, we give thanks according to His will and His plan.  For that is the best of the best…His way and His will–not ours!

Give thanks to God for your friendships, they are gifts from above.

 But most of all give thanks to God for everything especially His Love…

 

In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV

Whoever keeps the fig tree shall eat the fruit thereof: so he that waits on his master shall be honored  Proverbs 27:18 KJV

As in water face answers to face, so the heart of man to man. Proverbs 27:19 KJV

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you are called in one body; and be thankful.  Colossians 3:15 KJV

 

 

 

 

 

Beautiful picture courtesy of Scott Birge – A wonderful friend~