My friend asked what she should do about an unforgivable deed her mother-in-law had done to
her when her children were very young.
She wanted to tell the adult children so she could let them know what
she had to go through, and that the mother-in-law was such a scoundrel. As she was telling me the story it was
obvious what she had to do. Never disclose that information to the children. Nothing is
accomplished by hurting a family member.
Time moved on and the mother-in-law had passed. It serves no good purpose to taint the image of the grandmother, but rather let the children have positive thoughts about that time in their life. They will be proud of their mother and the way she handled all the obstacles. As her children have children they will realize what an incredible job their mom did for them. When someone tells me to just do the right thing the first thing that comes to mind is I'm not Jesus. But when in doubt ask yourself “what would Jesus do”? Only then will you find the right answer.
Time moved on and the mother-in-law had passed. It serves no good purpose to taint the image of the grandmother, but rather let the children have positive thoughts about that time in their life. They will be proud of their mother and the way she handled all the obstacles. As her children have children they will realize what an incredible job their mom did for them. When someone tells me to just do the right thing the first thing that comes to mind is I'm not Jesus. But when in doubt ask yourself “what would Jesus do”? Only then will you find the right answer.
Today is Monday, July 25, 2016. There are 2 days left until the one year
anniversary of my mom’s death. As I
drove to work I wondered how I should remember that day. One of my friend’s remembers the death
of her loved one by staying at home all day.
That seemed like a logical thing to do until I thought about my mom’s
life. She loved to go shopping, find a bargain and be active. I doubt she would approve of feeling sad and
depressed on the anniversary of her death. I will remember that she
loved life, her neighbors, and her home rather than dwelling on her taking her last breath.
The countdown begins.
Revelations 21:4 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.”