June 28, 2008 by John Rasmussen.

Chicky’s Lessons Of Love

–posted by jacq on Jun 19, 2008

I had a neighbor when I was a child whose name was Chicky.  He was a good 20 years older than me and he had Cerebral Palsy, quite severe.  He was never able to walk or even use the bathroom on his own, his parents carried this grown man in and out of their home whenever weather permitted.  Chicky would sit outside, strapped in his wheel chair, so he didn’t fall out from his spasams. 

His spot in the world was sitting under an apple tree listening to his transistor radio.  I was also limited physically, so I sat with him a lot and we talked.  I don’t think many people knew how smart Chicky was.  He used to ask to touch my face and I would stand close to his chair.  He would make this little hoppity motion with his hand and it would strike up against my cheek, and he would be so happy he could hardly breathe.  Now of course I had access to my cheek 24 hours a day and it did absolutely Nothing for me to touch it…but for him it made his day! 

That’s something I learned from him — he couldn’t do much at all physically but he didn’t let that stop him mentally!  He could take something so simple as brushing against someone’s cheek and feel so happy.  Chicky never once came to my house, he couldn’t even turn over ,but there was something about his spirit that drew me up the hill and that something is undefinable. Maybe you can put your finger on what it was — I can only guess it’s what venus fly traps have, a draw.   Chicky lived home until his parents were very old and  they couldn’t get him up and down the stairs anymore.  Then he moved to a convalesent home .

Quite sometime later, when I must have been around 27 years old , I looked out my window and I saw a station wagon pull up next door — Chicky was inside and he was home for the day!  I am not exaggerating when I say I watched his parents grow young again as they got him out of the car.  They had purpose and honor through this reunion AND they had help from his siblings.  The family had a picnic together and Chicky was the life of the party.  The reason for the whole family to gather was Chicky’s day home. 

There he was pushing 50: never taken a step in his life, never fed himself or washed himself or dressed himself, never made lunch or love or an enemy BUT HE GOT IT– what most of us never will, he got the meaning of life!  How to love and be loved.  I went up the hill that day wantingly and he remembered me and asked to stroke my cheek and it still left him breathless.  I wanted to pay tribute to him today — Chicky was an honor to know and a treasure I wanted to share.

 Hope the above reminded you of the things we take for granted, which is alot that I have my whole life, I’m thankful for my legs and arms and the ability to move them. How about you? Share this blog with your friends and remember God answers prayer in his timing! I am currently sick with a severe cough and sinus.  I Hope an pray it passes soon however it will never be how Chicky had to live. Check out our sites from this blogroll section of this site. The above comment and story came from the site www.helpothers.org

Have a great weedend!

God Bless you!     www.johnlrasmussen.com

J.R. on Tract for Jesus!

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June 18, 2008 by John Rasmussen.

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June 15, 2008 by John Rasmussen.

It Is Written:
HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER, SO THAT YOU MAY
LIVE LONG IN THE LAND THE LORD YOUR GOD IS GIVING YOU.
( EXODUS 20:12 *NIV )

Dear Readers,
Today being a day to honor our father’s, we began the message
with the Fifth Commandment. This Commandment is the first one
with a promise attached to it!

So as we enjoy this day with our earthly father, let us not forget
our Heavenly Father as well, for after all: HAVE WE NOT ALL ONE
FATHER? DID HE NOT CREATE US? ( MALACHI 2:10 )

Therefore on this day I would like to share the following poem
with you. A poem dedicated to our Heavenly Father!

Never Alone!

He can calm the troubled waters
When you walk in dark despair.
There is hope when you feel helpless
Knowing that the Lord is there…

Sharing in your sunshine moments
Or in valleys deep and wide,
He is always by your side.

There’s no other friend so faithful
Through the sunshine and rain,
Through the teardrops and the laughter,
In your joy and in your pain.

We could never, ever thank Him
For His love He gives so free,
Never changing…never ending
Throughout all eternity.

Oh, the wonder of all wonders
As we live from day to day,
Knowing that we have a Father
Who is with us all the way.
Poet, Gertrude B. McClain

So to Dad’s everywhere, GRACE AND PEACE TO YOU FROM
GOD OUR FATHER AND THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, on this your
day and throughout the year, and may God Richly Bless You as
well! Amen. ( ROMANS 1:7 )

In HIS Love & Service,
Pastor Allen 

Brought to you by Pastor Allen of www.godsminute.com

Have a Great day with your Father and Family!

Till the next blog entrie,

J.R. on Tract!
 

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June 7, 2008 by John Rasmussen.

The following is brought to my email inbox again by www.godsminute.com and Pastor Allen, I hope you enjoy.  J.R. On Tract for Jesus

INCLINE YOUR EAR TO ME, AND COME TO ME. HEAR, AND
YOUR SOUL SHALL LIVE; AND I WILL MAKE AN EVER-
LASTING COVENANT WITH YOU.
( ISAIAH 55:3 *NKJV )

Dear John,
Our Heavenly Father appears to us in many different ways, and
often we may not even notice. So today, I wish to share with you
a message that I received from a Subscriber, one of our Sister’s
In Christ. Therefore I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.

Now it is written: WHEN HE UTTERS HIS VOICE–THERE IS
A MULTITUDE OF WATERS IN THE HEAVENS: “HE CAUSES
THE VAPORS TO ASCEND FROM THE ENDS OF THE EARTH;
HE MAKES LIGHTNING’S FOR THE RAIN; HE BRINGS THE
WIND OUT OF HIS TREASURIES.” For; THE VOICE OF THE
LORD IS OVER THE WATERS; THE GOD OF GLORY
THUNDERS. ( Jer 51:16 ) & ( Ps 29:3 )

Now, Today’s Message…

The man whispered, “God, speak to me,” and a meadowlark
sang.

But, the man did not hear. So the man yelled, “God, speak to
me” and the thunder rolled across the sky.

But, the man did not listen. The man looked around and said,
“God let me see you.” And a star shined brightly.

But the man did not see. And, the man shouted, “God show
me a miracle.” And, a life was born.

But, the man did not notice. So, the man cried out in despair,
“Touch me God, and let me know you are here.” Whereupon,
God reached down and touched the man. But, the man brushed
the butterfly away …and walked on.

The man cried, “God, I need your help!” And an e-mail arrived
reaching out with good news and encouragement. But, the man
deleted it and continued crying.

I have found this to be a great reminder that God is always
around us in the little and simple things that we take for granted
…. even in our electronic age …

So don’t miss out on a blessing because it isn’t packaged the
way that you expect.

My instructions were to send this to people that I wanted God
to bless and I picked you, John. Please pass this to
people you want to be blessed as well.

Expect the unexpected…and Have A Happy Day!
—Author Unknown

In HIS Love & Service,
Pastor Allen

 It is my intention for all my blog post to speak to you in some way, I believe God leads and directs me in this process to decide what is posted at any given time. May this blog continue to minister to you in many ways. Keep checking back for updates, May God Speak to you! as I know he does through this blog to me. My personal blog is at www.johnlrasmussen.com  hopefully it will be updated soon. Check out the blogroll to our other sites.

Have a great weekend!

God Bless You!

J.R. on tract and allways!

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