I PRAY YOU ENOUGH

Recently, I overheard a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport. They had announced the departure. Standing near the security gate, they hugged, and the mother said, 'I love you, and I pray you enough.' The daughter replied, 'Mom, our life together has been more than enough. Your love is all I ever needed. I pray you enough, too, Mom.' They kissed, and the daughter left. The mother walked over to the window where I was seated. Standing there, I could see she wanted and needed to cry. I tried not to intrude on her privacy, but she welcomed me in by asking, 'Did you ever say good-bye to someone knowing it would be forever?' Yes, I have,' I replied. 'Forgive me for asking, but why is this a forever good-bye?' "Well...I'm not as young as I once was, she lives so far away & has her own busy life. I have some challenges ahead, and the reality is - her next trip back will be for my funeral,' she said. 'When you were saying good-bye, I heard you say, 'I pray you enough.' May I ask what that means?' She began to smile. 'That's a prayer that has been handed down from other generations. My parents used to say it to everyone.' She paused a moment and looked up as if trying to remember it in detail, and she smiled even more. 'When we said, 'I pray you enough,' we wanted the other person to have a life filled with just enough good things to sustain them.' Then, turning toward me, she shared the following as if she were reciting it from memory.

I pray you enough sun to keep your attitude bright no matter how gray the day may appear.

I pray you enough rain to appreciate the sun even more.

I pray you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive and everlasting.

I pray you enough pain so that even the smallest of joys in life may appear bigger. I pray you enough gain to satisfy your wanting.

I pray you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess.

I pray you enough hellos to get you through the final good-bye.

Then, she began to cry, and walked away.

They say, it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but an entire life to forget them.

TAKE TIME TO LIVE......

To all my friends and loved ones,

I PRAY YOU ENOUGH.......

(thanks Sheila, my sister in Christ, I'm sharing it!)

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Mom had a tiny bit better day today..

Everyone is amazed that she is still alive, her breathing

is so terribly shallow especially when shes asleep.

Personally I know that she will be here until God calls her home.

I just wish and pray that her last days could be a lot

better and easier for her, more comfortable, less scary, and way

less confusion.. "God Bless"

But, we are thankful for each good moment she still has,

and for her live, and for her as our MOTHER..

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Also, she loves it when John (our brother) is with her..

He and Jenna are so good, loving and tender with her..

I for one really appreciate the time they are with her,

and the love they show her.. and ALL THEY DO FOR HER!

Thanks too Frances and Jim
And a special thank from me to my loving husband,

he has been so extra patient, loving and kind...

and good hearted about all the time we spend there..

Love ya Babe!

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Another of my "sisters in Christ, and co-worker"

Barbara and I are learning the (computer) cash register at work now..

(just for times that we have to run it) And I had one day of training

on completely doing the breakfast shift, I am supposed to do it on

my own on Monday! (PRAY FOR ME PLEASE, AND THAT

WE BOTH WILL BE OFFERED FULL TIME JOBS, SOON)

Another of our co-workers found another job, "hope it works out

wonderfully for her" God Bless..

tomorrow is her last day with us.. WE WILL MISS YA DARLENE

"GOD BLESS, GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES"

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Please pray for Garland and his family, God bless!

And pray for Barbara's dear Mother and brother..God bless!

And pray for Evelyn and her family.. God bless!

Also, pray for Leisa, she is still having some medical struggles.

GOD BLESS EACH OF THEM.

And as usual, pray for the sick, the hurting, the dying,

the grieving.. God Bless and comfort each please and their

caregivers (what a constant, thankless job)

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PRAY TOO FOR ALL THE NEWBORN AND PREEMIE BABIES,

AND THEIR PARENTS. GOD PLEASE BLESS, PROTECT,

AND GUIDE EACH OF THEM PLEASE AND THANK YOU...

AND TO EACH OF YOU, MY DEAR FRIENDS,

BOTH OLD FRIENDS AND NEW..

ALL THAT I HAVE KNOWN, HAVE MET, OR DON'T YET KNOW

TO ALL MY FRIENDS OF THE HEART, MY SISTERS

AND BROTHERS IN CHRIST, MY PRAYER FRIENDS.....

I PRAY DAILY FOR GOD'S BLESSINGS FOR YOU AND YOURS...

AND I PRAY YOU ENOUGH!!!