Today’s Thought “Marching Orders” G. Ward

 

“Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.” Proverbs 4:1

 

I’ve not been well (physically) for almost two weeks now. With the seasonal transition, my allergy intolerance arises. Strangely, this condition generally ushers some flu like symptoms into being. What I’m discovering is the body isn’t as cooperative in this autumn. I’ve heard so many over the years share their own parent’s demise. The age of their parent’s death becomes relative to their perceived end. Although I wouldn’t verbally contest their prognostications, I would question what to me was entirely pessimistic. I’m now viewing in me, all of my Dad’s complicated digestive system’s rejection of many food items, along with other ailments. Moreover, my frequenting medical visits are as most men, rare, until vitally necessary.

Prior to my Dad dying he shared how necessary it was that I heed every opportunity to regular medical exams. In him was forced reconciliation to that fact. He died of complications with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. My prayers on last evening (as my suffering was greatly felt) was expressive not of deliverance from that agonizing that took place, but more of gratitude that the Holy Father would hear my prayer despite my unworthiness (cf. Jer.33:3)…

Happy Tuesday!