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Newsletter- December 2009 |
Seeing Faith
By Beverly Centellas, Bolivia
"FAITH, the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not yet seen." Hebrews 11:1
This verse is often referred to as the verse that teaches us what faith is, something we cannot see and yet we know exists. This story refers to my Abuela (Spanish for mother-in-law) and my Abuelo (Spanish for father-in-law) which blessed me by allowing me to "See" faith.
My Abuelo and Abuela had come to visit us from Bolivia (their first time in the United States) for a 9 week visit with their son, my husband, and his family. Abuelo spoke some English, however Abuela spoke only Spanish. She had become blind and was now totally dependent on others, particularly her husband.
Near the end of their visit, Abuelo's health failed, he was hospitalized with hope of a recovery that would allow him to return home. In the hospital, on the morning of their 60th wedding anniversary, Abuelo, in his confused state, did not recognize the date, nor was he sure who Abuela was.. Abuela simply clasped his hands and quietly wept, 'Te Quiero, Enrique ( I love you, Enrique)' and then quietly prayed words of honor and praise, thanking God for sixty wonderful years of marriage with Enrique.
I felt that I was tending to an angel in the days that I helped feed, clean and simply pat the feverish forehead of my father-in-law. However, it was in Abuela's presence that I felt I was in the presence of a Saint. Yes, she wept. Yes, she was uncertain of her own future and well-being, but not once did she ask God, 'Why?' or 'How?' Rather, she praised God that He is and will be her comfort and strength.
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During this time of year "These are a few of my favorite things":
Christmas lights and Christmas songs; Giving to others - especially when it isn't expected; and of course the family you only see
over the holidays. My favorite tradition in our home is our gift to Jesus. It holds the honored spot of being the last gift opened.
The responsibility to "purchase" the gift rotates around the family each year. Some examples of the various gifts our family has
given Him in years past include: boxing meals to give to the homeless; providing gifts and financial support for an abandoned woman
and her child; donating to the Heifer projects, placing door-knob hangers with a hand drawn picture of heaven on it and scripture
verses showing how to get there (that was our son's 1st year - he had asked to be the gift giver). While we don't often get "love"
right, THIS tradition is love in action!
