It’s Never Too Late
“So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” Hebrews 10:35,36 (NIV)
Three years ago Jim and I heeded the Lord’s leading to move to my home state of Pennsylvania after living across country for over 30 years. Reconnecting with extended family once again has been slow but I cannot expect relationships as I had before; for I was a child and now I am an adult who has lived most of her life without her extended family around her.
Though it has been slow reconnecting, there has been some progress. I have been blessed to be able to spend time with my 89 year old mother at least twice a month. Even though I have to talk loud and repeat myself quite often, the time we are spending together will be forever embedded in my heart and memory. I also know that having her “baby” near her once again has brought my mother great joy in her twilight years.
I have also been blessed by reconnecting with my sister and her family. Our relationship has truly become stronger these past three years. It’s wonderful to know that I have a sibling who will always “have my back” and be there for me in spirit, prayer, and in person. Oh and don’t get me started on connecting with my grand-nieces and nephew! I have the privilege to be the grandmother of the most wonderful 18 years old grandson anyone could ever want or ever imagine. To be the great-aunt to my sister’s much younger grandchildren brings back wonderful memories of my precious moments with my grandson.
I am also connecting with my youngest 1st cousin and his sweet family that live only a few miles from Jim and me. His wife, Renee has truly been a blessing to me by giving of her time to help me with chores I am unable to do myself due to my chronic illnesses. Most of all I enjoy our special fellowship when we are together even though people think I’m Dave’s aunt!
I have so many more relatives to connect with, but I know that in time it will happen. Either way I have learned that though I have lost over 30 years with my extended family, it is never too late to reconnect. I am enjoying this new stage in our relationships as we share how the Lord has blessed our families through the years. I will persevere and know that in the end, God will continue to bless me with precious relationships and cherished memories that will last a life time.
Sweet blessings upon you, and your family.
Thank you Denise.
Its great to be able to reconnect with people, so glad to hear of how God has blessed you with such opportunities. Blessings.
Thank you Laurie. On the 28th Jim and I are going to a reunion on my dad’s side of the family. This family is smaller than my mom’s side, but they are harder to get to know. Their lifestyles are totally different than our’s. We will be there “only” born again Christians so pray we can be a beacon of His Light.
I am so happy for you that you were able to move back to your family. I know how important family is; I was blessed spending ten days with mine.
I’m so glad you were able to spend time with your family. I know it must have been hard to leave.