My Blue T-shirt
I have a blue t-shirt that has a big yellow sun on it that is smiling and says "E-Z Mart & Easter Seals 24 Hour Relay '95". The material is all thinned out because it is so old and worn out. It is one of those t-shirts thats too big and feels so comfy and good all wrapped around me. One day many years ago back in 1997, my life had reached an all time low. I was in a relationship that was unhealthy and the poor guy I was in it with had his own set of problems. He was a good guy, we were just bad together. My parents had been divorced for going on two years after an 18 year marriage. My entire world had fallen apart (at least it seemed that way) back then. I had a had a fight with this guy and all I wished for was relief from this horrible pain that I felt inside. I ran to my daddy's apartment just hoping he could save me. My daddy and I had sort of a strained relationship at this time because of the divorce and I really didn't know how to talk to him. I had been really angry with him. I ran to my daddy that day and nearly threw myself in his arms just balling my eyes out. I had no where to go and it felt like no one to turn to. My daddy hugged me and let me cry. I remember I got mascara all over his shirt. He wiped my tears away and tried to encourage me in some way....I can't remember now what he said...but the one thing I do remember is that my daddy pulled out this old blue t-shirt and gave it to me with a pair of his shorts that had a draw string and let me use his shower. I cried and cried during that shower and got it all out. I will never forget how good that blue t-shirt felt when I got out and put it on with my daddys shorts. This event was a turning point in my life. It was shortly after this incident that I gave my life to the Lord at the age of 19 years old. There is some sort of magic in that shirt. Even now when I wear it I reminded of how God mends relationships, how he hugs you when you need a hug, and how he always makes a way for you to get to Him. Thank you Lord for my blue t-shirt.
posted by Jeanette at 7:14 PM
4 Comments:
wow, what a great story. no matter how many times i hear it, it always gets me.
Speaking of things that remind us of the beginning of our relationship with Jesus...do you remember by "Couples Bible"....hee hee.....
That's great. By the way, I just now found a comment you left me on one of my blogs about how thankful you guys are for being here with Stephani and I. Well, we appreciate that and are thrilled to have the opportunity to build a legacy through you guys. You have an amazing future. Never forget the firsts of your life... the first time you opened up to the Lord, the first time you worshiped, the first time you danced, the first time you testified publicly, the first time you shared your faith, the first time you lead... These events lead us through the doorways of change which ultimately open pathways of opportunities for us to serve the Kingdom. Keep looking ahead and always look for ways to serve... it's in serving that you find your calling. I love you both - pj
you need to write more often - i like to read it
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