Selfless... me?

Wow! God you are amazing!

Last week a friend from church that has two daughters (one is 3 and the other is 13) suffered great tragedy when her 13 year old was severely hurt in a four wheeling accident. She was hurt so badly that she had to be life flighted to our medical center.

Back story: A few weeks ago I was hosting a garage sale and this friend did not come. I was surprised because the night before, she said she would be there to help for a few hours. It hurt my feelings as I really enjoy this person's company and their cheerful attitude that she brings when she is around. Well the garage sale went on without her and we did great, but I still felt sad about it. The hubs and I went home to rest as it was a very EARLY and very tiring garage sale. At around 6 my pastor's wife called me to tell me that she had spoken to my friend and was told that her daughter had been in a 4 wheeling accident and had been taken to the medical center to be treated (and was in ICU). I was sooo sad... I mean I was hurt because she didn't come to the garage sale and now to hear that her daughter (one of GOD's greatest gifts) is really hurt. It just tore my heart.

So I prayed... like really prayed and asked God how I could help her. What could I possibly do to redeem myself for being so selfish. For being hurt by something so dumb, when she was in the most horrible pain a person could go through. I keep hearing him say "just be there." I knew that the hubs and I were riding on thin ice with our money as we hadn't gotten paid yet, so I worried on whether or not I could help. And then I realized. I have sooo much time. I can give her of my time. Instead of doing for myself, I would do for her. So I sent her a message and told her that I was here and would do anything if she needed. I told her that I had my laundry room available for washing clothes. I had plenty of hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc) that she could have, just to let me know. I had time to clean her house, car, etc. Whatever she needed - just let me know. AND SHE DID! (Glory to HIM) She said her dryer had broken on her just a week before and was not drying the clothes. So I said, "let me know when you get home and I will come pick up the clothes." She then said to me the most wonderful things to me. She said "You are so wonderful and I thank God everyday for your selfless help. You can't believe how much this is blessing me and my family. Thank you so much." I got off the phone with her (at work) and nearly lost it. Here I was thinking that I was the most selfish person on the planet thinking that she totally dissed me for not coming to the garage sale and here she is Thanking God for me... FOR ME! OH MY HEART IS FULLLLLLLL

So the next day they were released (PRAISE HIM) from the hospital and there I went to pick up the clothes. I stayed up late that night to wash the clothes and fold them nice and neat for her. Then I gathered up some goodies (shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, etc from my couponing stash) and went over to bless her day. It was awesome to roll up to her house and the clothes be nicely folded and ready for her to use. I also went a little extra (and this was a little selfish of me) and stopped by Sonic for my favorite Cherry Coke with Extra ICE - but called her first to see if they wanted a treat... OF COURSE, who can pass up Sonic treats! LOL.

I am beyond blessed and pray that God continue to use me in this manner as I learn to be selfless.

Wow!

Hasta,

Adri