I woke up to a dream that I'd had last night. It was really cute, and put a great smile on my face. I felt like it was a thumbs up from Jesus.
The dream was that I was here in the house with the Wittenberg, as I am now. I dreamed that by the end of yesterday I heard from someone that it was Susan's birthday that day. There hadn't been time for a big party for her, because there was church and visit to nursing homes with Salavtion Army carolers all day, and on top of that Susan is way to humble to ask for attention. She's the kind of person who never asks for anything and get's surprised when you give her something.
I always love to do so much for the person whose birthday it is, tell them I love them and help them with their chores or things that they have to do, so that they can relax on their day.
- So you would have imagined that in the dream I was really disappointed and sad that I hadn't known it was her birthday for the whole day - that I hadn't thought to take the time off to do something special for her.
I woke up with a smile on my face, because had it really been her birthday, I would have been satisfied and happy with how I'd treated her that day.
Yesterday I tried my best to help Susan all I could, because the week had been long for her, I knew.. and on top of that she had slipped on skateboard and fallen into a split, hurting her thighs and back. I didn't want her to run around the house just because I was here too.
So I offered to make her meals, I made tea for her, I cleaned the kitchen, made a Portuguese specialty for dessert and made sure to show her my love by telling her and hugging her.
And the great thing about the dream was that I felt so good and grateful about yesterday, knowing that despite the fact that she was tired and didn't have the energy to always show back her love and gratitude, I was so satisfied knowing I'd helped, even just a little.
This dream made me so happy, because it reminded me how important i think it is to show your love to the ones you care for, not just on their birthday, Christmas or thanksgiving, but every single day all year round. you never know when you will see them the last time. but that's not even the point - I just think that there is something unreal about only showing you care on days that remind you too. I realize that you can't be there for everyone you love 24/7, but trying to reach everyone as often as you can, should be your goal.
They are the people who form us, who God chose to cross our paths - for a reason; someone we could learn and grow from or someone we helped grow.
I felt this dream as was it a celebration. I felt that Jesus was proud in the way I care for others. Celebrating that over the past years I have developed my heart only in a fuller way, wanting to love people more and more. Learning that loving from a true heart, is never to want something in return.
“Love is always patient and kind. It is never jealous. Love is never boastful or conceited. It is never rude or selfish. It does not take offense and is not resentful. Love takes no pleasure in other people’s sins, but delights in the truth. It is always ready to excuse, to trust, to hope, and to endure whatever comes.”
Giving is just as much a gift for yourself.
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