"building relationships"

Wherever we go we intersect with other people. We can choose to talk to them or ignore them.
Over the years Mr. Steve and I have chosen to build relationships with everyone God places in our path. Mr. Steve is doing this from his bed/wheelchair in Magee Rehabilitation Hospital.
The nurses we have come in contact with, are very nice. Not a bad one in the bunch. Mr. Steve is polite and patient even when he is in pain. They all have commented that he is great to care for. Upon meeting them - he holds out his hand to shake it. When asked a question - he gives the thumbs up. Even if his eyes are closed.

Today when we went to speech Mr. Steve was really tired. He had been in his tilt wheelchair for almost 6 hours. Don't panic. The chair moves so he is able to relieve the pressure off his backside. The speech therapist wanted to make conversation so she could hear him talk. She had seen a Bible in his room and asked if he was religious. She asked him to recite the Lord's Prayer. He didn't know it ----just kidding! She then asked what faith he was. He said Baptist.
She said she was a Catholic. She asked him if she changed because of wanting to marry his wife.
He said - no! He said he changed because of what he believed in his heart. I'm sure there will be more conversations like this in the future.

Mr. Steve is being an encourager right where he is:
"Let your light shine before men in such a way that they may
see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in Heaven."
Matt. 5:16.

Friends - lets work on building relationships wherever we go. Don't be afraid to say, "Have a great day" to the toll booth lady/man, grocery clerk, or the bank teller. Let's reach out and show some love to those around us.

No silly stories today - no tragedies - just calm. We aren't bored yet.

Enjoy your Sunday!

Janice