INSPIRASUNS

There are some things that we learn to do over time that become just second nature. We build muscle memory and when that occurs we do things without even thinking about it. For instance, when we learn to drive and have been doing it for a long time, it’s second nature to reach for your turn signal lever before making a turn, (except of course in Naples, FL where no one uses a turn signal, but that’s for another blog). I found myself yesterday reaching for a turn signal on our golf cart here in SC. Um, these carts, made only for golf courses, don’t have turn signals. But, alas, it’s muscle memory and I did it every time we turned 🙂 .

One of the attendees of our event, a long-time member of the group is here with his wife. His wife doesn’t golf much anymore, you see she has dementia. However, her husband has cared for her since the beginning and continues to care for her at home. They travel together in their large motor home, so she is comfortable wherever they are. Occasionally though, she will swing a club. She was an excellent golfer, and from what I understand, her muscle memory is not a memory she has lost. When she does golf, everything kicks in just as it used to and she can drive a ball! We have a putting contest this evening and word on the course is she will take the trophy 🙂 .

Our bodies are amazing temples that Father gave us. They have the ability to repair themselves, protect themselves against pain, and regenerate themselves to continue to thrive. He gave us each unique skills, and our bodies are the vehicle to share them for his glory.

Father gave us something else though, He gave us love to share. I see that in our golf member with his sweet wife. They’ve been married a very long time, I’m guessing 60+ years and he is by her side every step of the way. The love of golf that they shared when she was younger has provided a way for them to socialize and keep her active. So many times I see dementia patients just be held up in their homes with little activity. In this case, I see an active woman, who still knows her husband, and…her muscle memory provides the foundation for her to play a sport she loved.

It’s a love story for sure. God has blessed this couple in so many ways. Yes, her memory is failing, however, the memories they are still creating together now, even through her illness, they are priceless.

Friends, live each day that Father gives us, to the fullest. Each day is a gift from Him. It’s an opportunity to share the love He shows us with others, especially those we love the most, who we may sometimes take for granted. Say the “I love yous” today friends.

Have a wonderful day 🙂 .

Romans 13:8
Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.