Dear Lord; First off Father, if I seem to ramble a little this morning, please forgive me. This nasty bug that Shannon and I came down with Sunday morning has hit us so hard and so fast that I’m a bit disjointed at the moment. However Lord, although all my body wants right now is to go back to sleep my heart cried out to speak with You about something wonderful that happened to us yesterday.
This was to be a busy weekend for us. Friday night, we had Jonathan’s 11th birthday party at the house and a number of his friends stayed overnight with us. It was a bit on the crazy side with that many pre-teen boys running through the house, but everyone had a good time and we survived the onslaught. Saturday afternoon, our boys then went to stay overnight with Aidan’s Godparents as Shannon and I had an “Adults Only” Christmas Party to attend, and it was to go quite late. The party was lots of fun, and we got home somewhere around 2:30am Sunday morning. Around 4:00am, both of us woke to fevers, chills, severe body aches and coughing. This lasted throughout the rest of the night, and well into the morning.
As I mentioned, this was intended to be a busy and productive weekend for us, including Sunday. With the hectic schedules we both have we were behind on all the typical household chores (laundry, dishes, groceries, etc.) as well as helping Jonathan with a school project due Monday and preparing a huge amount of homemade foods for Christmas gift baskets. Sunday was set aside to be the day to get all that accomplished, and with us both in horrible shape, it was looking very unlikely most of those things would get done. Being this was the last weekend before Christmas, this was a devastating blow to Shannon and I.
And then You intervened.
We have some friends that we’ve become quite close with over the last couple of months. They’re good people, but have been dealing with one nightmare after another for some time now. Their plate is more than full Lord, it’s overflowing. And yet, when they found out that Shannon and I were down for the count, the next thing we knew the wife of the couple was at our door.
We helped as much as we could Father, but she ran the show. She took Shannon to the grocery store, helped do the necessary cooking, did a number of loads of laundry, and even found time to help Jonathan with his project; All the while insisting that we rest and try to recuperate. She was in every way Heaven Sent Lord, and I can’t tell You how much it meant to both of us.
Therefore Father, my prayers today are very focused. Please bestow Your Love and Blessings on this wonderful lady and her family. Continue to fill her heart with the Love of Christ, and give her Peace knowing that she is indeed Loved and Appreciated in so many ways. Amen. ~Phather Phil
Hi, I’m Phil Malmstrom, a.k.a. Phather Phil. I’m self-employed, father of two wonderful young men, an ordained minister who delights in spreading Jesus’ Message of Hope and Love, a science-fiction junkie, an aspiring photographer and above all that one of God’s Children who rejoices in His Blessings each day. 
First off, I am praying for you and Shannon to have complete healing in Jesus name and to get back to full strength. Also praying your children do not catch this bug.
Second, this is a great post. God uses us, when we let Him. Sometimes it can be to bless someone in a finacial way, help them out with their work, send a card, or whatever, but God does call us to help others. What a blessing for your friends to come help you and Shannon.
Have a blessed day!
Jenifer, thank you so much for this comment and your prayers. We’re both much better today, and there’s no sign the boys have gotten any piece of it. It’s wonderful to see God’s Love in action, even though I felt quite guilty for being on the receiving end of such kindness. We are indeed Blessed, and very thankful. God Bless you and your family.
I’m praying right now for health for your family. May you both have peace and joy. Any may everyone be healthy to celebrate Christmas on Saturday.
Many Blessings!
Thank you so much for the prayers Lisa! We’re both doing much better today. Have a Blessed Day my friend!
Phil – I strongly feel that people come in our lives through God. God knows what we need how we need and when we need it! Sometimes we feel that our prayers have gone unanswered, but like any child, we cannot always get what we want, but parents strive to provide the child with what they need. Sometimes with what seems to be a curse is a blessing in disguise used to make us realize the importance of what we sometimes overlook.
During this season, I took a step back.I realize that I do not want anything materialistic. I do not want presents from anyone. I LOVE getting things but I took a look around and I have more than I need and so much more than most. I have healthy, happy and well established (eh ok pretty well) children, a loving husband, both my Father and my Mother living, and the absolute best friends I could ever imagine. My health could be better and I am working on that, I have a job and a house and cars…What else could I possibly desire? Except for Health Happiness and Love for my friends and family :)We love you & Shannon and I pray for your good health!
Thank you so much! We love you both as well, and consider our friends to be some of our greatest Blessings. And you’re right, when we take a minute to truly and honestly examine our lives, it’s staggering how many Blessings we really have. Like everyone does, we go through hardships, but through God’s Love and Grace we can do so much more with what we’re given. Thank you for the comment!
Praying you get well soon….isn’t it great to have such good friends? I know they were a blessing to you!
Thank you so much Allison. We’re both doing much better today. And yes, it’s a wonderful Blessing to have such good and selfless friends. 🙂
I’m praying you’ll be back on your feet soon. And isn’t cool when God sends “angels” to help? Thanks for the entry!
God Bless,
Bryan
Thank you Bryan. Both of us are doing much better today. And yes, it’s amazing how God sends his Love to us. We are indeed Blessed.
Angels need no recognition, they are there to be help to those whom never ask, to be unnoticed, to do what comes natural to them, but take nothing in return.
The journey you have endured can never be compared to another. The gift of help is the least an Angel can bring. The minds of late are all of material needs. The best acts are those met with no requirement, no payment, no expectations. An Angel has their reason to bring rest, assistance, patience, and love to your time of need.
Your special enough to accept the Angels help.
Well said Dy… And thank you. <3