Middle Names
I am currently reading a Mother’s Devotional and the author was talking about her sister whose middle name is Joy. Her sister is somewhat mentally and physically disabled, but has such incredible joy about her. I think of all the problems she must encounter and yet her family says that Joy is such an appropriate name for her. I think of my grandmother who, when confined to a wheelchair, never complained, but continually sang, “This is my story. This is my song. Praising my Savior all the day long.” I remember coming in from high school and telling her about my day. She would laugh until tears ran down her face. She had unspeakable joy. I think of the times I complain and feel sorry for myself due to the strain of being a stay at home mother. Yes, its hard, but I’m not stuck in a wheelchair with one leg! I wonder if I could give myself a middle name based on my character, what would it be? If other people could, what would it be? Do I really want answers to that question?