Saturday, April 24, 2010
What A Night, What A Day!
Last night one of my son's friends was missing. The boys mother pulled up at a local drive-in cursing my son, along with another of his friends, accusing them of knowing where her son ran off to. She threatened them with the police. My son contacted me via phone, and I went over there to be with the kids as they help close the drive-in rest. My son's friends laughed, for O' momma Tam was ready to fight over her big ole' 6'2", 250 lb., 18 year old boy being cursed at! A local policeman friend of mine was on the phone with me as I was in route to the rest. and ask that I calm down so he would not have to arrest me. I told him that if she wished to speak with someone all I was going to do was arrange it to be directly with Jesus, lol! "Not Really." Well after I arrived there, the lady pulled up, with her children, including the missing son in her car. I just sat there, saying nothing, giving a cold stare, then I bowed my head and said a prayer. She apologized to my son and his friend. It's amazing how just when the devil has us worked up, Jesus jumps in and says: Now Tammy how would you have reacted if your son had been missing? Just look at how worked up you got over this, and by the way Tammy if I talk to this woman it should be through the compassion you should show her. Now that's a calm after the storm!
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Tammy,
ReplyDeleteI love this story. So many times we are ready to jump in without stopping to think of the consequences. Fortunately I have gained with age the wisdom to "let go". Putting yourself in the other person's shoes BEFORE addressing a situation is a smart move for all parties involved. I say "use your faith, It is a tool with a purpose". For all things there is a season and who are we to try and control the seasons? I also wanted to let you know that I read the post about Joshua. he is an amazing little boy. And no matter the outcome he is blessed by God in that he has already touched many lives. I will pray for him and that God's will be done. Letting go and letting God always results in postive outcomes. May God bless you for your compassion of others and may his light always be upon you. I am glad for the opportunity to have come to know you. Thank you for the inspiration you have given to me.