Pastor James’ Blog

It’s true – little things do mean alot! Case in point:  while visiting one of my close relatives at their home we were looking at all of their yard plants. Their yard is full of all type shrubs, bushes, potted plants and flowers. We admired many, got some “cuttings” off of others. While taking the tour of the yard this person remarked, “Would you like to have a pot plant that belonged to your Mother?” My heart kind of skipped a beat because I know how much plants meant to Mama. She loved flowers and plants of all kinds. She even worked in a local green house for awhile and loved it. So my instant answer was “YES!”.  We went around to the side of the house and underneath one of the larger bushes was a potted plant, in great health, that had belonged to my mother. That plant now rests in my yard and gives me happy memories of a time gone by and a person that I will never forget. The person?  Well – maybe two people.  The first is of course my “MAMA”. That plant sparks “happy time” memories for me.  The second person. The lady who loving thought of me and knew how much I loved my Mama.  This person didn’t have to give me this plant because I didn’t even know it existed. She GAVE it to me and for that I will always be grateful.  Now i’m sure some reading this blog thinks that this is kind of “sappy”. BIG DEAL: An old potted plant.  NOOOO – BIG DEAL – precious memories, happy memories – selfless love and big heart.  See whether you and I really understand it or not – whether we believe it or not….LITTLE THINGS DO MEAN ALOT!!!  Why not try look for some way to be a “small” blessing to someone this week!   ~~~ Pastor James

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