Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Happy birthday to my Mom
My Mom, Juanita Ridgell, turned 87 yesterday. Here are a few of the reasons I love her and am very proud of her.
She moved to Abilene one year ago. Made the decision herself. Planned and executed the whole thing. She wanted to make the decision so we would not have to.
One of her biggest worries about moving here was whether she could find a ministry in her Retirement Center. Love that. And she has by the way. Welcomes new move-ins. Seeks out the lonely and the fringe people. Reads the Bible to at least one resident.
She is still evangelistic. She studies the Bible with people. Talks about Jesus to people. Looks for non-believers to connect with.
She is still very independent. We love having her close but she still functions very well on her on.
She has adopted Marsha's sister Phyllis. When Marsha's folks died, it left Phyllis with a void in her life. My Mom has filled much of that. Phyllis helps her and it has been a good thing for both.
She loves her kids, she is so proud of her grandkids, but she adores her great-grandkids. Pretty special to see them all interact.
She has taught me a lot about following Jesus. Still does.
So thanks MamMa for all you do for us and for the Kingdom. I love you.
Thanks God for the heritage of faith my family has received from MamMa. Continue to bless her with health and ministry opportunities until she gets to go home to be with You and Pap.
She moved to Abilene one year ago. Made the decision herself. Planned and executed the whole thing. She wanted to make the decision so we would not have to.
One of her biggest worries about moving here was whether she could find a ministry in her Retirement Center. Love that. And she has by the way. Welcomes new move-ins. Seeks out the lonely and the fringe people. Reads the Bible to at least one resident.
She is still evangelistic. She studies the Bible with people. Talks about Jesus to people. Looks for non-believers to connect with.
She is still very independent. We love having her close but she still functions very well on her on.
She has adopted Marsha's sister Phyllis. When Marsha's folks died, it left Phyllis with a void in her life. My Mom has filled much of that. Phyllis helps her and it has been a good thing for both.
She loves her kids, she is so proud of her grandkids, but she adores her great-grandkids. Pretty special to see them all interact.
She has taught me a lot about following Jesus. Still does.
So thanks MamMa for all you do for us and for the Kingdom. I love you.
Thanks God for the heritage of faith my family has received from MamMa. Continue to bless her with health and ministry opportunities until she gets to go home to be with You and Pap.
