“I don’t know who you are, but I am NOT your mother!”

The harsh words cut to the core of my being. I wanted to cry, to scream, to shake her and say, “yes, you are my mother!”

In that moment, God gave me the presence of mind and grace to answer with love.

“Well, Sweet Lady, you’re someone’s mother. Is it okay if I call you ‘Momma’?”

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For me, God clearly helped me day-by-day to cope with Mother’s ever-changing world. As a Loving Father, he enabled me to continue with Mother’s care, smiling and hugging on her.

Later, after she was snuggled safely in bed, I headed for the back porch and cried and yelled and screamed. “God, this just isn’t fair! I want Momma back.” Life isn’t fair; often it’s a jungle out there.

As I write this article tonight, I am aware many of you are facing new journeys; the unexpected has hit our world and disturbed our routines. Already overwhelmed by life, you may now have family at home from school or work. Perhaps you are having to work at home.

The basic needs are the same.  Everyone in our home (and work and communities) need to know they are loved above all else. For me, Momma remembering who I was or even who she was, was not as important as her feeling cared for and loved.

Wise words are found in Romans 8:31KJV “…if God be for us, who can be against us.” Read more comforting and true words here.

If circumstances of the day have found you in trying times with your family, remember: we all need to know we are loved. Turn to the One Who loves you most. In troubled times (regardless of what they are,)

I am praying for you and sending hugs,

How are you handling the trials of our changing world today? Let me hear from you.

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