Don't You Think There Should Be Aunt's Day?

Don’t you love your aunts and uncles? They are like parents without the baggage who have more wisdom than your friends. My Aunt Nadine is a honey. She is a retired banker and the author of Celestial Messages. Unfortunately several weeks ago she took a spill and hurt herself badly enough that she could not do many of the things she was used to. After my blog post on How to Handle Disagreements with G-d, she sent me this email:

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I found this message very helpful.  I hope that you are back to full recovery or close.  I am doing better.  The finger is still pretty stiff so I may have to get some physical therapy.

When I fell for the second time in less than six months, I have to admit I was asking G-d what He was doing to me?  I think I have found part of the answer. Maybe I was taking things too much for granted.  I mean the simple tasks like cutting up the vegetables for a simple salad, showering, or driving my car. Suddenly, these were no longer options in my life. I felt helpless and my life not completely in my own control. It gave me plenty of time to think of millions of people around the planet who face this every day of their lives. People in wheelchairs, the blind, illnesses so severe are just a few that come to mind.  Then I began to feel lucky since this was not a permanent state for me. I would soon gain back my precious freedom and I could once again be the captain of my own ship.

What a relief when I took the car out for the first time and went by myself to the grocery store. The shelves seem more stocked with goodies, the clerks seem friendlier, and the other customers were smiling at me. No the world had not changed in that 6 weeks, but I had. Now all I have to do is remember to thank G-d and try to help the less fortunate around me.

What a lesson!

P.S.  If you want to use or incorporate this in a blog, feel free.

How has your aunt or uncle helped you?
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