Eyes of Recognition

Dear Gabriel,

I want you to picture in your mind an 80 year old man, struggling to walk, sick from various illnesses, and happy as can be. No complaints, just grateful for everything around him. On his way up his neighbors driveway to the front door he notices the garbage can empty by the road. He automatically grabs the garbage can with one hand, cane in the other hand and slowly comes up the driveway, struggling the whole way. He chose to see with eyes of recognition a service project, that he didn't even have to do.

Life is so busy. Constant text messaging, TV noises, hurried traffic, rushed kisses good bye... It takes effort to truly see the world around you with 'eyes of recognition'. Choosing to see everything with these particular eyes opens up a whole new world. The eyes of recognition help you to see people as PEOPLE. Everyone around you needs a smile, hug, warm welcome and small 'garbage can' service projects.

Because of an old's man example, my eyes of recognition have been in full force the last couple of days. I know I have missed many opportunities to serve and love, but I have seen more than I have missed. It is a happy way to live. Pray for eyes of recognition... it truly is the happiest way to live.

I love you,

Your Mom