Deuteronomy 31:6 – Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

I walked into the dining room and she was sitting there having dinner. I walked up and said “Hey, Mom”. She stared and said nothing. No recognition at all. Her nurse looked over and said “Hey, it’s your daughter! She’s here!” Mom looked and said “Not mine.” Her nurse looked and said “I guess tonight you’re not hers.” So, I just went over and said why don’t we go and visit awhile? Then we went and talked, looked at pictures and then she went to bed

I know on another day she may know me and I’ll get the sweetest hug and smile. Some days are good and some days not so much. This night made me reflect on being recognized and loved beyond measure. God is that way always. He always recognizes His creation. He loves us beyond all measure. Even when we reject Him, He still loves us. I only have caught a glimpse of that in loving and walking this walk with our Mom. She doesn’t mean not to know things. It is the terrible disease. You still love even on those days when she looks at you says you are not hers.

I’ve thought about the times when I have shown pictures of my son, daughter in law and grandson to people. Most people enjoy looking at the hundreds of pictures I have. Then there are those that will look at the pictures and with barely an eye glance. I am like “Hey! These are the cutest pictures ever! What is wrong with you!” (Side note- I do not say that out loud. At least, I don’t think so.) Yet, God is that way too about all of His children. He is our biggest cheerleader. As we have heard before- If God had a refrigerator, your picture would be on it.

He loves us. He will never leave us or forsake us. He loves us as we are and will help us to become better if we ask. The best part He is always at the Table loving us and just waiting, He has the potatoes ready or He will just and listen. He knows you and still loves you.

Hugs-

Kelly Jo🌞