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TUCK ME IN
by
Joanne Lowe
June 29, 2006
“But we were gentle among you,
even as a nurse cherisheth her children.”
1 Thessalonians 2: 7
King James Version
When I worked in nursing homes, I usually worked eleven at night until
seven in the morning because that is the time when the patients need
comforting the most. I had to make bed check every two hours and when I
found someone who was awake and upset, I would stay as long as possible
and talk to the patient. As badly as I disliked leaving them, I had to
go on to the next patient so I would kiss them and tuck them in like we
would tuck in a little child.
One night, a patient put on her call light who very rarely called for
any help. When I went to her room and asked her how I could help her,
she said something to me that penetrated deep into my heart and I have
never forgotten it. She said “Why don’t you kiss me and tuck me in too”?
I just looked at her as my heart broke and told her that I was sorry.
The reason I had not tucked her in is because she appeared to never need
anything or anyone. She was always smiling even in the middle of the
night. O dear friends, sometimes the most devastating heartaches are
hidden behind a smile. Joyce Landorf, an author and speaker, says on one
of her teaching tapes “The people you sit next to in church may look
fine and darling, but inside they are hurting”.
It is important that we smile and spread the love of Jesus to all
people, but it is also vital that we be honest with our emotions. Jesus
is honest with His emotions. He has told us how it hurts Him when we
treat each other with criticism and sarcasm. Let’s tuck people in with
the love of Jesus.
About the Author:
God has given Joanne two ministries. One is doing Inspirational Writings, the
other is Encouraging Pastors.
http://joannelowe.blogspot.com/
www.heavenwardbound.com
http://www.solidrockbaptistonline.com/page.cfm?id=135
You have my permission to reprint and distribute this article as long as
it is distributed in its entirety, including all links and copyright
information. This article is not to be sold or included with anything
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© Joanne Lowe 2006
You may contact Joanne by e-mail:
joannelowe8@cox.net
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