Grandma's Hands

[Janet]

What a wonderfu piece to share. Thanks Linda!

[Mandy]

That is very special! Thanks for sharing

[rivermom]

I've been so emotional these past couple days and reading this made my eyes well up in tears.

Normally when I look at my own hands I see wrinkles and dry skin. Not once ever seeing them did I think about the special things I have done with them. Reading this today made it all much clearer.

What have YOU used your hands for today that has meant something to YOU?

This is what my hands of done so far today.

I reached over in bed and touched my husband at midnight when he just got home and climbed into bed. He was away yesterday kissing his Mother good-bye who is just moments away from dying. I was glad to touch him and know he was home safe.

I pet my dogs this morning.

I hugged my husband and touched his face.

I held a hot cup of coffee to warm my soul and body.

I used my hands to put on my make-up to make me feel prettier.

I gathered my clothes, something warm to wear for a cold day.

I drove my vehicle to work. Without work we'd not have money to survive.

I dialed my friend's number on my cell phone. My friend and I had such a heartwarming conversation that I have been thinking about all day.

I went shopping to pick out an outfit for a funeral I will be attending soon.

I caressed my horse and fed her.

I typed on my computer to chat with you all.

I used my hands to eat my lunch.

I havent used my hands today in prayer. I guess I need to go do that now.


Thanks for this reminder today on what our hands are truly for. I will now try to not look at them just to see them dry and wrinkled. I will forever try to remember how useful they are to do special things in my day.

[Janet]

Sheryl, I wish I could just wrap my arms around you and give you strength to carry on in the next few days. Tears are welling up because I can feel the pain in your post. I do wish I was with you to comfort you....