God is Great, God is Good

God is Great, God is Good, Let us thank Him, for our food, AMEN
When we were children we took turns saying grace over our food. Each one of us had a prayer memorized and we would say it every time. This was my prayer. It was short and sweet. As I have gotten older it has taken on a whole new meaning for me. This past week I was reminded of this prayer and all that it means. Sula was not only a co-worker but a friend. She was a special lady who loved everyone. We have seen God work miracles in her life and the lives of those she touched. Last week Carl, her husband found her on the floor unconscious when he woke up in the morning. She was taken to the hospital and after a few hours we received the report that she was awake and alert. Jack got to spend time with her during his lunch break and then again after work on Thursday. I am very grateful for this, he can make anyone laugh and feel better. Then Friday she got worse but was hanging on because her daughter was out of town and trying to get back. Saturday with everyone there they decided to take her off the life support and they called her death around 5pm but Ms Sula was not quite done and her heart started up again. It beat strongly for a bit and then stopped again. The machines read flat lines and they thought she was gone but time after time she left and came back. I am told that throughout the night she continued this, at least 10 times the machines showed flat lines for around 2 minutes or longer but her heart would not quit. Finally on Sunday morning she took her last breath. This was typical of Sula, she had the greatest heart I have known. She was always concerned about everyone and made each person feel special. She always gave you a hug and a smile and when she said It's nice to see you, she meant it. She made everyone feel special. We were able to leave a couple of girls at the office and the rest of us go to her funeral on Wednesday. Jack and Jennifer were able to get off work and join Joy and I there. Our work filled the front few pews and it was nice to hear all the things said about Sula and to give comfort to Carl in his time of need. The little miracles that have taken place this week is showing everyone that our God is a great god. Through him, people who did not know about Sula called and said they had food they could not use and could we put it to use. Through God, family members were blessed to be here when they did not think they could make it. Through God, little everyday miracles were noticed for what they were - His loving touch. We do thank Him for our Food, but not just that food that going into our mouths but the food that goes into our heart and our soul. The food that fills us up both spiritually and physically. The food that we need to keep going. Yes, Mrs Sula touched many peoples lives while she was here on this earth as well as after she left here. We will meet again someday, of that I am certain!