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“Help Me”

Posted at 3:24 PM by carmelasnelbaker

Aug 13th

“Help me”. When physical energy is extremely low and life’s burden is heavy, verbal requests are condensed to the most powerful, heart wrenching simplicity. I cannot tell you how many times I have sat with someone facing end of life when the simple request “Help me” is repeated.

As a caregiver I have had the honor of taking care of and meeting many people of many different faiths.

Our lives are so enriched by listening to stories, experiences and traditions of different cultural belief systems and religions. I try very hard to honor each individuals beliefs and show great respect for family wishes and traditions.

The common thread that flows through each experience is that of Love. Love is the great universal connection we all share and we all need.

Divine Love shines through with a beauty, purity and selflessness that is recognizable no matter what “label” it may come wrapped in. As the sweetness of sugar is the base for candies of endless recipes and names, Divine Love is the common ingredient in countless religious denominations and beliefs.

1 Corinthians 13 : ¹³Now faith, hope, and love remain—these three things—and the greatest of these is love.

Inspiration and Wisdom will always find us when we ask for it. It does not have to be requested in lengthy prayers.

There are so many songs that contain so much encouragement and inspiration. I am sharing two of my favorites below.

The simple request “help me” reminds me of the song from the Sidewalk Prophets : Help me find It

Help Me Find It

(The Sidewalk Prophets)

I don’t know where to go from here …..

It all used to seem so clear….

I am finding I can’t do this on my own….

I don’t know where to go from here

As long as I know that you are near

I’m done fighting

I’m finally letting go

I will trust in you’

It never failed before’

I will trust in you

If there’s a road I should walk

help me find it

if I need to be still give me peace for the moment

whatever your will

can you help me find it

I am including the song below I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. This group will be coming to York PA for a free concert. The link to more information and tickets for the event can be found by clicking here look for York PA west york middle school August 26

Another favorite is Come as you are. Teaching us to forgive ourselves for not being perfect and to reach out for guidance and support in making better choices.

“Come As You Are”

Crowder

Come out of sadness
From wherever you’ve been
Come broken hearted
Let rescue begin
Come find your mercy
Oh sinner come kneel
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal
Earth has no sorrow
That heaven can’t heal

come out of saddness

from whereever you’ve been

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can’t heal…….

With Respect, Hope, Joy and Love, Carmela

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Our Internal GPS

Posted at 10:42 AM by carmelasnelbaker

Sep 24th

We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps.

PROVERBS 16:9

As I write this my heart is so incredibly sad. Watching my grandson’s health decline is a sadness unlike anything that one could ever image or explain. I have always treasured, and continue to treasure, each second of being a mother and a grandmother. I can remember when my children both were old enough to start school. I went through feelings of great sadness. Although I enjoyed seeing them grow up and take on new adventures, I also missed the daily adventures that we enjoyed together in their infant and preschool years.

On Wyatt’s birthday as he and I walked into his house that night after watching some fireworks in his backyard, some very distant lightning flashed in the sky. It was beautiful. It was as if a beautiful white spotlight was shining from behind big white fluffy clouds. “Look, God has sent us a light show” I commented to Wyatt as we stopped to watch.”Isn’t it pretty?” “I just seen heaven tonight” Wyatt said. I then was able to tell him that my mother is in heaven, and she is just like me. “Really?” he said. “Yes” I said, “I look like her and I even talk like her.” As a grandmother I want so desperately to be there waiting for him.
I keep saying my prayers for strength, wisdom and peace. I truly believe the spirit in each one of us is equipped with an internal GPS system “God’s Planned Steps” for our lives. Each step may not be easy, but along the way as we may fall to our knees in tears completely overwhelmed with sadness, God does provide us with the strength to keep going and opens our eyes to reveal awesome beauty and fills our hearts with peace and love.

With respect, hope, joy and love, Carmela

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