Sunday, February 08, 2009

Sunday Morning

Last Sunday I stayed home from church. My head was heavy and my eyes ached; instead of getting dressed and making my way out the door, I grabbed my pillow and headed for the couch. This Sunday my husband stayed home, drank a pot of tea and kept the box of Kleenex company.

Although my kids sat in our usual spot, I decided to do something different and sat next to my parents who go to the same church as us. The sermon had hardly begun when I had this longing to lean over and whisper in Mom's ear. "Do you have any Lifesavers?" Of course, I didn't really do it; it was just an old memory coming back to me in a moment of familiarity. I popped a stick of gum into my mouth instead. About five minutes later Mom leaned over and whispered in my ear, "Would you like a mint?" There it was, a Pep-O-Mint Lifesaver! It didn't pop out of a roll like they did when I was a little girl sitting in church on Sunday mornings, instead this was a giant sized mint wrapped in a little cellophane package. I felt a smile creep onto my face as I exchanged the stick of gum for a childhood memory. I have to wonder if God ever smiles at those little events, especially when He sees us smiling too.

I enjoyed this morning's message. I am always amazed that God knows just the issues I am dealing with and sends the words I need to learn and grow in Him.

Likewise you also, reckon yourselves to be dead indeed to sin, but alive to God in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 6:11

13 comments:

  1. That is a memory. That's funny she offered you one. I guess some habits never die. I hope you didn't crinkle the wrapping too much.:)

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  2. I was just thinking about James. I hope he feels better quickly! Also, I hope we don't get it as we're supposed to go on vacation this week. That would stink!

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  3. You know that is so much a memory of mine to. Only I was the parent and was the lifesaver packer. WAy wack when I carried a purse. Have a great trip Rache, James get well. Keep yoour powder dry Martha. :)

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  4. So Rachel: were you thinking of me! Or you?

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  5. Actually, both. I was expecting a comment too. I know I shouldn't have been thinking about us at all, and if it weren't for the upcoming vacation I wouldn't have, but we will be driving straight through to Florida...at least a 21 hour drive. I can't imagine trying to do that sick. I REALLY DO HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER SOON! You can pray for my selfish thoughts if you feel led. :)

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  6. I love you rachie! If I were you I would be thinking of me too. You know I was just kiddin.

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  7. The memories....oh the memories. I got a chuckle out of Rachel's comment about crinkling the wrapper! I can see mom giving one of her disapproving looks right now!

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  8. Mom no longer hears crinkling wrappers and James wasn't there to give me one of those looks.

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  9. Aaww what a nice memory!!it's funny what things trigger memories!!

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  11. That's a nice memory. You are lucky to have so much family around you!

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  12. LOL, crinkley paper sounds! did you get disapproving looks for biting your lifesavers when you were young? T. did.

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  13. Ah, Butter Rum Lifesavers from my dad. Thanks for jogging a pleasant memory!

    If I sat with one particular friend's family at church, we always got a little wrapped piece of Dentyne chewing gum!

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