Bright Pink

By Kay Heitsch

Last week, I experienced something odd I would like to share with you.

As most of you know, I like to shovel. In the mornings, I am outside early. Since the sun hasn't risen yet, I don't wear sunglasses. One day, I was out later than usual, and the sun came out. When I came inside, everything was bright pink.

It scared me, so I went online to see if anything had been written about it. Sure enough, there was.

I read that what I was experiencing was called Afterimage. It's where your eye's photoreceptor cells become fatigued after exposure to intense light, causing the complementary color bright pink to be perceived when looking at something else.

I was happy to find that I wasn't looking through bloody eyes. From now on, I'll wear sunglasses when I'm outside.

Just Like That

 By Kay Heitsch

Life can change just like that. ~ Life Quotes ~

You never know what a day will hold. For me, February 6th holds many moments like that.

It was February 6th that Todd, my dad, and two uncles all died just like that.

Just like that, my life changed!

But I'm thankful to report that my life improved when I gave it to the Lord. He has made good out of these sad moments.

Our Bible verse says. And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who live God and are called according to His purpose for them. Romans 8:28.

God has caused everything to work together for good. I am thankful for that.

I Will Remember

By Kay Heitsch

Every moment can be a memory. ~ Remember Quotes ~

People often ask Shannon what our grandson Noah's unique ability is. Usually, people with a form of autism can do things other people find difficult. Only 50 people in the world have been diagnosed with Noah's syndrome.

Noah's unique ability is his memory of little details that most family members have forgotten. For example, at almost 16, he remembers wearing pull-ups at a cabin we stayed at one summer when he was 3. He also remembers what he ate and where he ate it years ago; Noah also remembers dates and days. It's mind-boggling at times.

Our Bible verse says. I will remember the deeds of the LORD; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. Psalm 77:11 NIV

I may not remember what Noah did until he jogs my memory, but I pray I will never forget the LORD's deeds and miracles.

Every moment can be a memory.

Colorblind

By Kay Heitsch

Today, I was thinking about my life. I grew up colorblind; when I say colorblind, I'm talking about people.

I remember being called "Nigger" when I was a child. I had no idea why or even what the word meant. I've always had an olive complexion, so I suppose now my coloring was the reason.

Years later, I met up with a friend I had known for years. I asked my husband and son if this friend was black. They looked at me and said, Yes. I was shocked because I had never noticed it before.

I feel comfortable around all people. I worked with a gal who told me she couldn't figure me out. Then, one day, she told me she finally had. She decided I must be a black person trapped in a white person's body. To me, this was a compliment!

We had 11 foster children live with us over the years. I was asked if I wasn't concerned that people would think these children were mine. I found this an odd question because I had never thought of that.

I decided to have my DNA tested. When I told people I would do this, I found their reactions interesting. My Mexican friends thought I was Mexican, my Italian friends thought I must be Italian, my Latino friends were sure I was Latino, and even my black friends figured I must be mixed.

I feel blessed that I grew up colorblind. The color of a person's skin is not relevant to me. I love that people of other cultures think I belong with them. I do! We are all children of God!

God Will Take Care Of You

By Kay Heitsch

God will take care of you. Stay close to Him and seek His guidance and direction in your life. ~ God Will Take Care Of You Quotes ~

I believe with all my heart that God will take care of us. I have seen God take care of me many times.

I thought of this incident that happened years ago. I was about to walk on a trail by myself when a man approached me. He didn't look odd, but the hair on my neck stood up. Somehow, I knew God was telling me this man was up to no good and that finding a safer place to walk would be better.

I later learned some woman had been murdered on that trail, and the person had never been caught. I started walking in my neighborhood, and I've written many stories about my experiences on those walks.

Our Bible verse says. Look at the birds. They don't plant, harvest, or store food in barns, for your heavenly Father feeds them. And aren't you far more valuable to Him than they are? Matthew 6:26

God takes care of the bird, so I know He will take care of each of us.

God will take care of you. Stay close to Him and seek His guidance and direction in your life.