In one of my flower posts I mentioned how we touch people with our lives, sometimes without even realizing it. There are some people who come into our lives, and they have such a profound effect on us that we are changed from that moment forward for the better. We never look at life the same way again, their mark upon us is permanent, and we realize that the only explanation is that God orchestrated it to be just so.
I recently started following terry1954 who is the sole caregiver for a brother with mental challenges as well as Advanced Parkinson’s Disease. In her posts, she chronicles her days as care giver and her struggles to find meaning in her life and her brother’s.
It struck a chord with me how much faith she has in God, even though her struggles are many as she watches her brother die by inches every day. In a situation where many would lose their faith, hers is strengthened.
The result of sharing this with the blogosphere is passing on the faith to others. It also sets an example of strength in the face of adversity, and in my case, humbles me with regards to my own struggles in life and how I view them.
I would like to ask my readers for two things. The first is, to visit terry’s sight. I am certain that in her pages you will find strength where you did not know it existed. The second is to link to the Facebook page she has set up for her brother to wish him a happy birthday. It doesn’t matter that you don’t know him. They both need the kindness that humanity has the ability to bring to them.
Thank you for reading.
Terry’s Website: http://terry1954.wordpress.com/2012/04/29/my-brothers-birthday-surprise-from-you-to-him/
AllThingsBoys Blog 
Hi,
I visited Terry blog, and how thoughtful that a special facebook page has been made, I don’t have facebook otherwise I would go pay a visit.
Thank you for visiting Terry’s blog! I don’t think you need a Facebook page to clink on the link, do you? I don’t know…I’m a little ignorant of how that works! But thanks for visiting her bog!
you don’t need to be a member of facebook. just click on the link and you will see a share. click on the word share, write what you wish and click on post
Thanks Terry!
I already subscribe – what a lovely thought – thanks and will do the FB thing.
Thanks!
bless you All, i so appreciate your efforts. i love you for this. what you are doing for my brother is my hope of seeing a smile from him on his darkest days of pain and confusion
I want that for your as well!
A very nice gesture, Arnel!
Thanks! It gave me a warm fuzzy to post it!
For me this post represents one of the highest and most noble purposes of blogging – to spread hope and inspiration and maybe lighten the load of another. Good Job, Arnel.
Thanks! It gave me warm fuzzy’s to post it!
Done, and done!
Terry my heart goes out to you and you have a new follower. I have to say that I do not pray often but I will be praying for you. You seem to have a heart of gold and I hope that one day you will be rewarded for it.
My sister now 30 has cerebral palsy and I watched my father not only choose to take on the responsibility of taking care of her after his divorce but he did such a fabulous job. I admired him for it and I know how hard it was for him to be there to do everything for her. I admire you too Terry because although I would like to think I could make such a sacrifice I am not really sure if I could. This world really does need people like you. You rock Terry!!
Once I leave work I will make sure to visit the facebook link and wish your brother a happy birthday..
This message was posted on all things boys, so I’m not sure if Terry got it! Not sure how to handle this…
This was such a genuinely kind thought, Arnel. I’ve been out of town, so I may be late for the Birthday surprise, but I look forward to visiting their blog and wishing them well!
Elisa
Thank you Elisa!
Lovely post..will definitely visit Terry’s site and also like her page. All the best, Jenny
Thanks Jenny!
She is following me now and thanks for directing me to her. All the best, Jenny
Oh Good!
Thank you again 😉
Feels good at last trying to help-nice gesture from you!!!
Thanks for visiting my sight so I could find yours! I visited your sight, but really couldn’t find much on it. Are you new to blogging?
Thank you for my nomination! I finally go the post written: http://printsensephotography.com/2012/05/02/sunshine-award-nomination/
Thanks for the mention! Do you mind if I ask you to link my blog to the All Things Boys mention?
I checked. I did link back to you. Thank you so much again.
Weird. When I went to your post, it didn’t, wasn’t. WordPress did some weird things yesterday. Thanks, and sorry bout that.
No worries. I wouldn’t want anyone to think that I hadn’t recognized them. WP has been weird for me too so I can understand.
Yeah, one of my reblog links isn’t working. Don’t know what that’s about.