How uniquely made are we? Word from the University of Iowa transplant center today is that they have found four young guys in the world who might potentially be a close match for my bone marrow (stem cell) transplant. The next step is to confirm that they are still viable and available. If so, the transplant process could begin in four to six weeks.
You are uniquely made and so am I. Someone else might look like you but no one else in history matches you exactly in how you are made up physically, emotionally and relationally. No one else has the exact same influence on others as you. You are not a mistake. Like a critical piece of a jigsaw puzzle, your life is intended for a purpose. And most likely that purpose involves others.
No doubt you are already making a difference in others’ lives! Because of the way you love, the way you reach out to those who are struggling, the way you encourage others, the way you simply live life together with those who are alone…you are bringing light to the darkness.
A boy and girl were walking along a beach. There were countless starfish that had washed ashore, drying in the sun. The girl bent down to pick one up and threw it back into the ocean. The boy scoffed at her and said, “Why do you bother? There are countless starfish on this beach that are drying up. You can’t possibly make a difference!” The young girl, thought a moment and then picked up another starfish and threw it into the ocean saying, “I made a difference to THAT one!”
You can’t do everything. But you can do something.
Donate blood to someone you don’t even know.
Visit someone who is alone.
Write an encouraging note to someone.
Share a smile with someone who seems unlovable.
Bring a meal to someone who can’t pay you back.
Beyond random acts of kindness, you can intentionally build relationship bridges with those around you. And you can also make a positive difference by NOT doing some things:
Don’t insist that you have your own way with others.
Stop getting upset at small things.
Stop worrying.
Stop trying to be general manager of the universe.
Don’t focus on your own problems.
You are uniquely made. Live well today.
“Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.”
Romans 12:13
Thank you.
Great hope for a transplant if that is Gods plan. I have good news to share with you and Marcia . Due to Gods super healing and the fact that I was able to get off of that prescribed morphine since my accident, I was sent Doctor’s release to go live in my home. I am excited and grateful. Hugs to you both and thank you for inspiring me with your faithful wisdom and grace. I will f course continue praying for healing, strength, comfort, and wisdom for you and you caregivers and doctors. Love you, Emily
So glad to hear you have found donors! Praying for God’s wisdom as you make the decisions ahead of you! We are fearfully and wonderfully made and I thank God for that!