Lunch with Mom

I just took my mom to lunch today and ran into a couple people I know; a past real estate client, and my Pastor growing up, co-author of the "Left Behind" book series.

My son is struggling with his math homework. In particular, fractions, finding common denominators, through division and multiplication, and and solving what 1/2 of 1/3 of X is. I see him struggle and scribble numbers, and the dad in me wants to just give him the answers. But would that ultimately help or hinder him, if I didn't allow him to work through each problem? So it is with us; as we go through trials and tribulations, aka problems, the reality is as we work through them, they prepare us for life, and many times, put us in a position to help others.

The past client was noticeably upset as she told me the story of how she and her partner lost about $100,000 in the real estate market. When it was my turn to share and explain my loss of many, many times that, laughing at the circumstances as I spoke. She couldn't believe my attitude. When I told her how confident I am that God is in control, and how good God truly is and pointed to my belly expressing the fact that I haven't missed a meal yet, she broke down and started to cry.

"When I hear stories like yours, it really puts things in perspective. Thank you so much for sharing, I feel so much better." I think what she was trying to say, was that she hadn't missed any meals either, and having to drive a three year old Mercedes, isn't so bad after all.

So now my son can tell me that 1/100th of a whole lot, is still enough!