Greetings My Friend,
The more I can no longer be social due to being a Person with Parkinson's the harder it gets to stay away from depression. I need to feel of use, to have some sort of work, even mission type work to feel alive. As I slow down even more I begin to panic wondering what will be my productive outcome in society, I need this to feel alive. Learning to quiet my heart so I am able to hear God's whisper on my heart has been a process, this time as I realize I will not be at church each Sunday, able to do as much errand running as I have been I hear myself asking God how can I reach out to give to others, how can I bring the Good News of Jesus to others. He has been pricking my heart with a few things He wants me to do which gives me a purpose. First there is always prayer which has been a major focus as I interact with others on social media. That comforts me to be able to intervene and ask God to enter into people's struggles. More recently I have started needing to have Daisy near me when I am out and about. She is seven pounds of curly cuteness, a toy poodle. Daisy also is a service to me when I am not able to use a shopping cart, by carrying her she balances my walk so that I can make a short trip to the bathroom. God prompted me to begin looking online where I found I am able to use her as an Emotional Support Animal. I now have a vest to put on her, a few business sized cards explaining the law and my need. Little did I grasp that I have ministry opportunities with my bundle of joy. Older people are in desperate need of touch, I remember learning this years ago in one of my Psychology classes, I have seen the need watching my Grandmother, my parents and even my in-laws grow older. When I have taken Daisy with me there is always someone who wants to see her, to pet her and talk. I have found several people online who need someone to talk with which God reminded me of recently as I talked with someone from Belgium, from Arkansas and so on. My work is far from over which gives me hope the source of my true hope is Jesus, my Lord and Savior. May God bless you and keep you make His face shine on you. Love Janet
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