Home from Michigan

Hi all, I just returned home from Michigan. I had a blast visiting my daughter and helping her with my granddaughter. I had a rough time coming home, as my mom became obsessive about discussing past mistakes my ex and I made years and years ago. She also is not certain of where she will spend eternity and does not seem to care about it. I just wanted to check in with all of you. Hugs, Trish

Trish, Happy to hear you had a wonderful time with daughter and granddaughter....I saw the full moon last night and thought....Yup, one more month and I'll hopefully be rockin' my new granddaughter. Sounds like your mom may have been trying to avoid the "spiritual questions" as they related to her and did this by pointing our your past. I know this was painful. I will pray for her salvation....I know that if she were to get her life right with God, she would see forgiveness and know that people CAN and DO change after they have had a Christ experience in their lives. Have a good day! luvitsunnyv

Dear Trish, How wonderful to be able to hold a grandchild - I remember thinking that I could never love any child as much as I love my own kids, but wow - what a shocking surprise when I held my little Dyl-pickle the first time. I am so happy for your gain. I understand how rough your trip home was. Isn't it funny how so many people are keeping score these days - you did this - one point - you didn't do that minus 2 points. Personally I am so thankful that the only score that really matters is the one that says "Did you ask Jesus to be Lord of your life?" - Yes - Your score - eternal joy - No - sadly you win an eternity of dispair. Thank goodness our salvation is not anything we did or earned because I am a horrible failure at so many things that the world counts as important. My salvation was worked out in a little jail cell with about 12 priest and pastors back in 1987. We had blocked a small, but very productive abortion clinic and they sent me to jail for a little over 3 months. It was a very "Paul and Silas and Peter" sort of experience. It gave me plenty of time to reflect on my life as a worldly participant and my new life as a Christ - follower. Guess what - your mom is right - I have still been making mistakes since the change, but the difference is that I no longer lay in bed at night worrying about dying. I really don't care anymore because I have assurances that give me peace of mind. Chin up dear friend. Your mom is fighting hard against Jesus - that is why she was attacking. She knows the truth - she just has to find the humility to accept THE TRUTH, THE WAY, THE LIFE. I love you Trish - Sally